Publics and Counterpublics
- 334pages
- 12 heures de lecture
An investigation of how the idea of a public as a central fiction of modern life informs our literature, politics, and culture.
Michael Warner Livres
Michael Warner est un universitaire éminent dont le travail examine de manière critique la relation complexe entre la littérature, la politique et la sphère publique. Il explore comment les identités publiques et les modes de communication sont construits, maintenus et transformés à travers des contextes historiques et sociaux. Les analyses de Warner se concentrent souvent sur la théorie queer et la critique des structures sociales normatives, révélant les dynamiques de pouvoir qui façonnent notre compréhension de ce qui est considéré comme public ou normal. Son approche est théorique et incisive, invitant les lecteurs à reconsidérer les fondements mêmes du discours public et de l'identité.
Fear Of A Queer Planet
- 334pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Reveals how queer activists and theorists have come to challenge basic assumptions of social and political thought.
BUTCH FINDS A HOME
- 58pages
- 3 heures de lecture
This is the story of a puppy, Butch, who was sent away from his first home. His best friend, Whitney, who is also a puppy, tells his story. Butch soon finds out that the world is both scary and fun. He also learns that there are people everywhere who care for him and lead him to the home he would choose for himself.
Complex Problems, Negotiated Solutions: Tools to Reduce Conflict in Community Development
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Focusing on sustainable rural livelihoods, the book offers strategies and tools to minimize conflicts arising from development projects. It emphasizes consensual win-win negotiation as the ideal approach, while also addressing alternative methods for resolving disputes. The aim is to enhance cooperation and reduce interpersonal conflicts, ultimately fostering a more harmonious environment for rural development.
Presents the history of the development of professional, institutionalized intelligence that examines the implications of the fall of the state monopoly on espionage today and beyond.