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Overview'A highly original thinker' - New York Times David Graeber (1961-2020) was an American anthropologist and anarchist activist who left us with new ways to understand humankind. His writings picked apart political power and social hierarchy to reveal what makes human society tick. As If Already Free collects his most important insights in one book, showing how his writing resonates today for activists looking to shake things up, and explaining how his powerful and accessible ideas can be applied to a wide range of topics, from birth to banking. In today's neoliberal world, we can turn to Graeber's legacy to provide a way for us to understand what went wrong, and how to fix it. This collection is both an introduction to his life and works, a guide to his key ideas, and an inspiring example of how anthropologists are continuing to use his work today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Holly High , Joshua O. RenoPublisher: Pluto Press Imprint: Pluto Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.60cm ISBN: 9780745348452ISBN 10: 0745348459 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 20 October 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsSeries Preface Preface Introduction: David Graeber in the Library Stacks - Joshua O. Reno and Holly High 1. On Morons - Joshua O. Reno, Binghamton, USA 2. Birthing Possibilities - Holly High, Deakin, Australia 3. Actually Existing Anarchist Anthropology - Holly High and Joshua O. Reno 4. Ka Mare, Ka Ora: On Truth, Lies, and Knowing the Difference - Georgina Tauri Stewart, Auckland University of Technology 5. Actualizing the Public University - Sharad Chari, UC Berkeley 6. Reading Graeber, Leach, and a Revolution in Myanmar - Michael Edwards, University of Cambridge 7. Debt and Political Possibility in Eritrea - Michael Ralph, Howard University 8. Collectivized Hoards and the Regulation of Money - Gustav Peebles, New School 9. Notes on Confronting the System - David Pedersen, UC San Diego Afterword - Bill Maurer, UC Irvine IndexReviews'A fundamental contribution, containing precious insights into what made David Graeber the most innovative social thinker of our time, and why the legacy of his ideas will continue to inspire projects of emancipation, for generations to come.' -- David Wengrow, Professor of Comparative Archaeology, University College London, and co-author of 'The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity' 'In this stimulating collection of ‘slow cooked’ essays, the editors reflect on the enduring enchantment of David Graeber’s ideas. They remind us that there is always hope in today’s troubled world and that the activist pursuit of hope can be fun as well as rewarding.' -- Chris Gregory, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology, Australian National University 'Uncovers the critical contributions of Graeberian thought to contemporary education, politics, economy, reproduction, and power relations writ small and large. A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of academia as activism.' -- Sophie Chao, Environmental anthropologist, University of Sydney Author InformationHolly High is an Associate Professor at Deakin University, Australia. She has written two books, Fields of Desire and Projectland and edited the collection Stone Masters. Joshua O. Reno is a Professor at Binghamton University, US. A socio-cultural anthropologist, he is the author of Waste Away, Military Waste and co-author of Imagining the Heartland. He co-edited the collection Economies of Recycling. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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