Description
International scholars shed new light on the work of renowned French philosopher, Michel Serres.
About the Author
The work of Michel Serres - including the books Hermes, The Parasite, The Natural Contract, Genesis, The Troubadour of Knowledge, and Conversations on Science, Culture, and Time - has stimulated readers for years, as it challenges the boundaries of science, literature, culture, language, and epistemology. The essays in Mapping Michel Serres, written by the leading interpreters of his work, offer perspectives from a range of disciplinary positions, including literature, language studies, and cultural theory. Contributors include Maria Assad, Hanjo Berressem, Stephen Clucas, Steven Connor, Andrew Gibson, Rene Girard, Paul Harris, Marcel Henaff, William Johnsen, William Paulson, Marjorie Perloff, Philipp Schweighauser, Isabella Winkler, and Julian Yates. Niran Abbas is Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies, Kingston University.
Reviews
Provides an extremely valuable introduction to the work of Michel Serres for an English-speaking audience, as well as offering useful critical approaches for those already familiar with its outlines. - Robert Harrison, Stanford University
Book Information
ISBN 9780472030590
Author Niran Abbas
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint The University of Michigan Press
Publisher The University of Michigan Press
Weight(grams) 414g
About the Author
The work of Michel Serres - including the books Hermes, The Parasite, The Natural Contract, Genesis, The Troubadour of Knowledge, and Conversations on Science, Culture, and Time - has stimulated readers for years, as it challenges the boundaries of science, literature, culture, language, and epistemology. The essays in Mapping Michel Serres, written by the leading interpreters of his work, offer perspectives from a range of disciplinary positions, including literature, language studies, and cultural theory. Contributors include Maria Assad, Hanjo Berressem, Stephen Clucas, Steven Connor, Andrew Gibson, Rene Girard, Paul Harris, Marcel Henaff, William Johnsen, William Paulson, Marjorie Perloff, Philipp Schweighauser, Isabella Winkler, and Julian Yates. Niran Abbas is Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies, Kingston University.
Reviews
Provides an extremely valuable introduction to the work of Michel Serres for an English-speaking audience, as well as offering useful critical approaches for those already familiar with its outlines. - Robert Harrison, Stanford University
Book Information
ISBN 9780472030590
Author Niran Abbas
Format Paperback
Page Count 280
Imprint The University of Michigan Press
Publisher The University of Michigan Press
Weight(grams) 414g
