The Government of Things: Foucault and the New Materialisms

by Thomas Lemke and Lemke

Book Overview

Examines the theoretical achievements and the political impact of the new materialisms

Materialism, a rich philosophical tradition that goes back to antiquity, is currently undergoing a renaissance. In The Government of Things, Thomas Lemke provides a comprehensive overview and critical assessment of this "new materialism". In analyzing the work of Graham Harman, Jane Bennett, and Karen Barad, Lemke articulates what, exactly,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479829935
• ISBN13: 9781479829934
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.9"