By exploring the biopolitical concept through a nonanthropocentric perspective, Joseph Pugliese argues for the recognition of more-than-human entities as legitimate actors deserving of justice. He highlights the entanglement of these entities with human victims in conflict zones like Palestine and sites of US drone strikes, challenging human exceptionalism. Drawing on Indigenous epistemologies, Pugliese advocates for an ethico-legal framework that acknowledges ecological justice, revealing the often-overlooked impacts of human conflict on the more-than-human world.
Joseph Pugliese Books
Joseph Pugliese, a Professor of Cultural Studies, delves into the complex intersections of state power and violence. His scholarly work critically examines how law is enacted through extreme measures, exploring themes of torture and the remote execution of justice via drone technology. Pugliese's writing offers a profound analysis of institutionalized violence and its ethical implications. His research compels readers to confront the difficult questions surrounding state power, human rights, and the very definition of justice in contemporary society.


More-Than-Human Diasporas
Topologies of Empire, Settler Colonialism, Slavery
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring the concept of more-than-human diasporas, this book examines how non-human entities like water, trees, clay, and architectural styles contribute to cultural and environmental narratives. By breaking traditional scholarly boundaries, it offers a fresh perspective on the interconnectedness of human and non-human experiences in diaspora, highlighting the significance of these entities in shaping identities and communities.