Following his best-selling A Philosophy of Walking Gros explores the philosophy of disobedience. The world is out of joint, so much so that disobeying should be an urgent act for everyone. In this provocative essay, Frédéric Gros explores the roots of... Zobraziť viac
What is the Commune? A leading radical historian looks at the global resurgence of the commune and asks how they can become sites of liberation.When the state recedes, the commune-form flourishes. This was as true in Paris in 1871 as it is now whenever... Zobraziť viac
Fredric Jameson introduces here the major themes of French theory:existentialism, structuralism, poststructuralism, semiotics, feminism, psychoanalysis, and Marxism. In a series of accessible lectures, Jameson places this effervescent period of thought... Zobraziť viac
The father of psychoanalytic philosophy’s invaluable introduction to his own thought, available in English for the first time. Bringing together three previously unpublished lectures presented to the public by Lacan at the height of his career, and... Zobraziť viac
If we are to avert the catastrophic effects of climate change, then we need to fundamentally change how and why we live and consume in the ways that we do.But, rather than restricting our freedom, could this actually result in a new and more fulfilling... Zobraziť viac
Questions of class, power and distribution have reemerged as central concerns in the public discourse. When we talk about class, we don’t always know what is meant. Is class about income or affect or the ownership of the means of production?... Zobraziť viac
Housing is more than bricks and mortar. The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives.This is where we rest, eat, and relax. The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being... Zobraziť viac
Forensic political biography of the Labour Party leader Zobraziť viac
Groundbreaking exposé of Israel's reconceptualization of geopolitics in the Occupied Territories Zobraziť viac
Is heterosexual sex inherently damaging to women? Is it possible for women to enjoy sensuality and pleasure with men that does not increase male power? Lynne Segal's unflinching examination of feminist thinking on sexuality over... Zobraziť viac
Socialist political education made simple Zobraziť viac
In 1958, the US director John Huston asked Jean-Paul Sartre to write a scenario for a film about Sigmund Freud. Huston wanted Sartre to concentrate on the conflict-ridden period of Freud’s life when he abandoned hypnosis and invented psychoanalysis... Zobraziť viac
Banned by the Freud institute in Vienna, this controversial lecture eventually became Edward Said's final book. "Freud and the Non-European" builds on Said's abiding interest in the psychoanalyst's work to examine Freud's ... Zobraziť viac
Heralded as the most important Brazilian novel of the century so far, this bestseller’s unique blend of magic and social realism won it three literary awards and global acclaim... Zobraziť viac
A bold, honest and unflinching look at the way we talk and think about rape... Zobraziť viac
A legendary transgender elder and activist reflects on a lifetime of struggle and the future of black, queer, and trans liberation Zobraziť viac
The leading philosopher of our time tackles the demise of liberalism, from the tragedy of 9/11 to the farce of the financial meltdown... Zobraziť viac
A rich and fascinating cultural history of the Mediterranean's enigmatic heart Zobraziť viac
If the American foreign policy establishment is a grand citadel, Henry Kissinger is the specter haunting its dusty hallways. For half a century, he was an omnipresent figure in war rooms and at press briefings, dutifully shepherding the American empire... Zobraziť viac