Monthly Archives: February 2011

Gratton on Nancy on democracy

Posted on February 17, 2011 by stuartelden

Peter Gratton reviews Jean-Luc Nancy, The Truth of Democracy, here (via Continental Philosophy).

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The Space of the World 2009

Posted on February 16, 2011 by stuartelden

Here’s the initial project proposal I wrote in 2009 for the work I’m now beginning to think about more seriously. Globalisation remains a significant research topic across the social sciences and humanities. Yet despite attention within geography, a coherent analysis … Continue reading →

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Timothy Morton interview

Posted on February 16, 2011 by stuartelden

Very interesting and revealing interview with Timothy Morton, conducted by John Protevi, here. Some good stuff on his work practices, among other things. Also have a look at his own blog, here.

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Another reference project

Posted on February 16, 2011 by stuartelden

Just before I left I wrote a report on a proposed reference work for a major publisher. It’s another one of those multi-author, multi-editor, print/online companion-encyclopedia-dictionary type things. (It wasn’t the proposed AAG one I mentioned a few weeks ago). … Continue reading →

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Speculative Realism book series

Posted on February 16, 2011 by stuartelden

Graham Harman has the good news here – with Edinburgh University Press, and paperback/hardback agreed for all volumes. In a smart move they’ve decided his own book on Meillassoux – which was contracted before the series was – will be … Continue reading →

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History of the Present

Posted on February 15, 2011 by stuartelden

A new journal launched – details here. Thanks to Steve Legg for the link. History of the Present is a journal devoted to history as a critical endeavor.  Its aim is twofold:  to create a space in which scholars can … Continue reading →

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Ready to go

Posted on February 14, 2011 by stuartelden

Packed and ready to go. Singapore first for a few days, then Australia this time next week. I should be used to to putting my English life in storage, and packing only what I can carry, but it’s always a … Continue reading →

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Harman on events in Egypt

Posted on February 11, 2011 by stuartelden

Great post here. I’ve known and loved these people for more than a decade now, but in the past 18 days they have exceeded all expectations. We can only salute their intelligent and flexible planning, their sense of humor amidst … Continue reading →

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New SUNY Press catalogue

Posted on February 11, 2011 by stuartelden

Find it here. Reading Kant’s Geography is on p. 23.

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Mubarak goes

Posted on February 11, 2011 by stuartelden

It looks like a military coup, and the role of Suleiman is still uncertain, but it’s the news the Egyptian people wanted. Neither the US or the EU should be applauded. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

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