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Yasmin Ibrahim

    Migrants and Refugees at UK Borders
    Posthuman Capitalism
    Digital Icons
    • 2022

      Migrants and Refugees at UK Borders

      Hostility and 'Unmaking' the Human

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book explores the challenging political landscape and societal attitudes towards refugees and migrants in the UK and Europe, focusing on themes of visceral and racial denigration. It examines how these hostile environments have shaped public responses and policies, highlighting the complexities and implications of migration in contemporary society.

      Migrants and Refugees at UK Borders
    • 2021

      Posthuman Capitalism

      Dancing with Data in the Digital Economy

      • 162 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of capitalism and technology, this book examines how the concept of the 'posthuman' shapes the data economy. It critiques the ways capitalist agendas are expressed in online spaces, highlighting the implications for identity, labor, and society. Through a critical lens, it delves into the impact of digital advancements on human experience and economic structures, offering insights into the evolving nature of capitalism in a posthuman context.

      Posthuman Capitalism
    • 2020

      Digital Icons

      Memes, Martyrs and Avatars

      • 150 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the digital realm, this book examines the re-appropriation and transformation of the concept of the iconic in online spaces. It delves into the implications of these changes for humanity and society, highlighting how digital culture reshapes our understanding of significance and representation. Through critical perspectives, it invites readers to consider the broader effects of the iconic in a digital context.

      Digital Icons