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BBC radio Thinking Aloud programme on Stuart Hall

In memory of Stuart Hall: a special programme paying tribute to the leading cultural theorist and former director of the Birmingham Centre for Cultural Studies. A pioneer of ‘multiculturalism’, he documented the changing character of ‘post Imperial’ British society. Laurie … Continue reading →

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“Kant’s Questions” Book Series

Intriguing new book series focusing on Kant

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Notes on Agamben’s theory of destituent power

Some useful notes situating Agamben’s theory of destituent power – a Society and Space article and a shorter lecture with linked themes.

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Bibliography of work on Foucault and education

Originally posted on Foucault News:
I have just finished (more or less) compiling a list of English language works on Foucault and education for my M.Ed (Master of Education) students. I thought this might also be of use to others…

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Theme section – A New Apparatus: Technology, Government and the Resilient City

Additional open site pieces to go with the Society and Space theme section.

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Volume 32, Issue 1 now out

New issue of Society and Space out, including an open access theme section – papers by Wakefield, Braun, Adams, Gabrys and Agamben.

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In Marx’s Laboratory: Critical Readings of the Grundrisse reviewed

I’ve mentioned this book before – now reviewed at Marx & Philosophy. Edited by Riccardo Bellofiore, University of Bergamo, Italy, Guido Starosta, National University of Quilmes, Argentina, and Peter D. Thomas, Brunel University, London In Marx’s Laboratory. Critical Interpretations of … Continue reading →

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Melbourne talks on The Birth of Territory – full details and flyers

26 February 2014, 12.30pm, “The Birth of Territory”, Monash University, Melbourne (Room N502, Menzies Building, Clayton Campus) – flyer, website 27 February 2014, 5pm, “The Birth of Territory”, RMIT University, Melbourne (Swanston Academic Building SAB, B80 L3 R15, City Campus) – flyer

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Tim Morton to give the Wellek lectures

He has the news here – these are significant lectures and a real honour. He is, as he notes, in some excellent past company. The good news – for those unable to attend – is that they are published in … Continue reading →

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Glenn Greenwald’s new site – The Intercept

Glenn Greenwald’s new site – The Intercept – is now live, with posts by Jeremy Scahill & Greenwald, and Trevor Paglen. Here’s their description of the site’s purpose: The Intercept, a publication of First Look Media, was created by Glenn … Continue reading →

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