Non-Places – Marc Augé
Introduction to an Anthropology or Supermodernity
An essential and lucid essay on the anthropology of 'supermodernity', exploring the anonymous spaces that increasingly define our lives.
Introduction
In Non-Places, the renowned French anthropologist Marc Augé introduces the concept of 'supermodernity' to describe the logic of late-capitalist life. He argues that an ever-increasing proportion of our existence is spent in "non-places": supermarkets, airports, hotels, and motorways. These spaces, unlike traditional 'places', do not integrate history or organic social life. Instead, they create a unique form of solitude and a profound alteration of our awareness, where individuals are connected in a uniform, fleeting manner.
Condition & Specifications
Conditition: Near-mint condition.
Edition: Verso edition, 1995.
Binding: Paperback.
Pages: 122 pages.
ISBN: 1859840515
Content & Background
Augé seeks to establish an intellectual framework for an anthropology of the contemporary world. He distinguishes between 'place'—encrusted with historical monuments and social life—and the 'non-place', where we are all in transit. Unlike the interwoven old and new of traditional modernity, supermodernity is self-contained, presenting local and exotic particularities as two-dimensional spectacles. This book is a timely analysis of the far-reaching effects these curious, ubiquitous spaces have on our public and private experiences.
About the Author
Marc Augé (1935–2023) was a prominent French anthropologist and Director of Studies at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris. He is internationally recognized for his work on the anthropology of contemporary societies. His books often explore the intersections of urban life, transit, and social solitude, making him one of the most original thinkers in his field.
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Product Information
Language: English (Translated by John Howe)
Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.5 x 1.1 cm
Publisher: Verso, New York
Categories: Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Urban Studies
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