Refracting through Technologies

Bodies, Medical Technologies and Norms

Autori

• Ericka Johnson

Parametri

• 138 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Salute & Medicina
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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The exploration of 'material-discursive entanglement' reveals the interplay between language and the physical world, emphasizing how our words shape reality while also being shaped by it. Utilizing the metaphor of refraction, the book illustrates how material objects and technologies can transform and convey various discourses, highlighting the diverse voices and concerns they express. This approach invites readers to consider the dynamic relationship between language and materiality in understanding our world.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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