Jane Bennett Bücher

In den letzten Jahren findet die Materialität in der politischen Theorie vermehrt Beachtung. Verstanden wird sie dort aber als gesellschaftliche Struktur, als die Verkörperungen gesellschaftlicher Werte in Gegenständen oder als materielle Zwänge, die auf den Menschen wirken. Jane Bennet stellt sich dagegen die Frage, wie wir Ökologie denken können. Sie ruft dazu auf, unsere nichtmenschliche und mehr-als-menschliche Umwelt sowie uns Menschen auf andere Weise zu begreifen. Sie vertritt einen »vitalen Materialismus«, der Materie und Materialitäten als handelnde Subjekte anerkennt und deren Trennung vom behandelten Objekt aufhebt. Ihren Ansatz entwickelt Jane Bennett anhand alltäglicher Phänomene – einer toten Ratte im Gully, einer Tüte Chips – und historischer Begebenheiten. Sie lädt dazu ein, den Menschen in seiner Umwelt neu zu denken. Denn erst wenn wir verstehen, dass nicht nur wir auf unsere Umwelt einwirken, sondern auch unsere Umwelt auf uns einwirkt und wir in einem komplexen und vernetzten Gefüge leben, in dem vielgestaltige Akteure agieren, wird unser Handeln wirksam werden.

Pursuing a platypus? Questing for a quokka? Go bush with this innovative, all-in-one guide to finding, identifying and understanding Australian wildlife.

Winter need never be a dead season, with empty beds awaiting the first shoots of spring. As autumn leaves fall, shrubs and trees reveal vibrant stems, textural bark and filigree silhouettes. Evergreen foliage in all its hues and variegations adds life to the planting. Fragile flowers lace the air with fragrance, a lively contrast to summer's legacy of dried grasses and seedheads. Enjoyed in the open air or through the window, the winter garden has a unique magic, whether the weather is misty and grey or frosty and bright. This books shows you how, with a little thought and clever planting, there can be as much color and interest in the garden in winter as in any other season.

A handbook for mothers and daughters on an important rite of passage. It seeks to dispel the notion of the curse, replacing it with a positive view of menarche and menstruation. There is practical advice on explaining menstruation to your daughter, helping her cope with mood swings, and more.

Exploring the question of human agency amidst a world teeming with powerful nonhuman influences, Jane Bennett draws upon Whitman, Thoreau, Caillois, Whitehead, and other poetic writers to link a non-anthropocentric model of self to a democratic pluralism and a syntax and style of writing appropriate to the entangled world in which we live.

The book delves into the side effects of birth control pills, highlighting issues such as depression, nausea, headaches, and reduced libido, as well as potential challenges with conception and child health post-use. It provides a thorough examination of how oral contraceptives function, their benefits and risks, and offers guidance on maintaining health during and after their use. Additionally, it explores alternative contraceptive options, making it an essential resource for women navigating their contraceptive choices.

Exploring Thoreau's relationship with nature, this book delves into his embrace of 'the Wild' as a means to challenge societal norms and personal complacency. The author, Bennett, engages in dialogues with contemporary thinkers, including Foucault and Haraway, to examine themes of identity, power, and the interplay between nature and culture. Through these discussions, the work highlights Thoreau's relevance in today's political and artistic landscapes, offering insights into how his philosophies can inspire modern reflections on ethics and activism.

Theorizes the political agency of things and natural phenomena-such as trash, food, weather, and electricity-to examine how non-human elements exert force on human politics and social relations.

It is a commonplace that the modern world cannot be experienced as enchanted - that the very concept of enchantment belongs to past ages of superstition. This title challenges that view. It seeks to rehabilitate enchantment, showing not only how it is possible to experience wonder, but how such experience is crucial to motivating ethical behavior. schovat popis

Exploring the versatility of the microwave, this book reveals that it can be used for much more than just reheating. It guides readers through a variety of creative and delicious meals that can be prepared quickly and easily, showcasing the appliance's potential to transform everyday cooking. Ideal for busy individuals, students, and anyone seeking convenience, the book encourages culinary experimentation beyond traditional uses, making it a valuable resource for maximizing microwave capabilities.