Transhumanism: From Ancestors to Avatars by Jennifer Huberman (English) Hardcove

Description: Transhumanism by Jennifer Huberman Through an anthropological analysis of transhumanism, this book introduces the reader to the discipline, history and key topics of cultural anthropology. Providing lively ethnographic insights into a fascinating contemporary socio-cultural movement, it will be of interest to students and researchers in social and cultural anthropology. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Transhumanists argue that science and technology will enable us to overcome our biological limitations, both mental and physical, and create a radically enhanced posthuman species and society. In this book, Jenny Huberman examines the values and visions animating the Transhumanist Movement in the United States today, whilst at the same time using the study of transhumanism as a way to introduce a new generation of students to the discipline of cultural anthropology. She explores transhumanist conceptions of revitalization, immortality, the good life, the self, the body, kinship and economy, and compares them to the belief systems of human beings living in other times and places. Providing lively ethnographic insights into a fascinating contemporary socio-cultural movement, this book will be invaluable to students and researchers in anthropology, as well as anyone interested in the phenomenon of transhumanism. Author Biography Jenny Huberman is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Table of Contents Introduction: Thinking though transhumanism; 1. Is transhumanism a revitalization movement?; 2. Ancestors and avatars: immortality transformed; 3. Happily ever after: transhumanism and the hedonistic imperative; 4. The social skin, the anti-social skin, and the persuit of morphological freedrom; 5. Decoding the self; 6. Rethinking kinship systems; 7. From original affluence to posthuman abundance; Conclusion. Review As of late, what was once a paucity of anthropological literature on transhumanism has come to an end. There has been a relative explosion in anthropological monographs on the subject, and promising junior scholars are entering the conversation. Hubermans book is a welcome addition to this burgeoning literature. It serves not only as a solid teaching text but also as a corrective to the temptation to take transhumanism at its word and see it as a movement that would be an escape from our humanity when it arguably is just another exemplar of it. Jon Bialecki, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Promotional Through a detailed exploration of the study of transhumanism, this book introduces students to the discipline of cultural anthropology. Promotional "Headline" Through a detailed exploration of the study of transhumanism, this book introduces students to the discipline of cultural anthropology. Description for Bookstore Through an anthropological analysis of transhumanism, this book introduces the reader to the discipline, history and key topics of cultural anthropology. Providing lively ethnographic insights into a fascinating contemporary socio-cultural movement, it will be of interest to students and researchers in social and cultural anthropology. Description for Library Through an anthropological analysis of transhumanism, this book introduces the reader to the discipline, history and key topics of cultural anthropology. Providing lively ethnographic insights into a fascinating contemporary socio-cultural movement, it will be of interest to students and researchers in social and cultural anthropology. Details ISBN1108835937 Author Jennifer Huberman Short Title Transhumanism Pages 275 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1108835937 ISBN-13 9781108835930 Format Hardcover Subtitle From Ancestors to Avatars Publication Date 2020-12-17 DEWEY 306 UK Release Date 2020-12-17 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-12-17 NZ Release Date 2020-12-17 Series New Departures in Anthropology Alternative 9781108798976 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168645616;

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