Publics and Counterpublics
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
An investigation of how the idea of a public as a central fiction of modern life informs our literature, politics, and culture.
Michael Warner Books
Michael Warner is a distinguished scholar whose work critically examines the intricate relationship between literature, politics, and the public sphere. He delves into how public identities and modes of communication are constructed, maintained, and transformed across historical and social contexts. Warner's analyses often focus on queer theory and the critique of normative social structures, revealing the power dynamics that shape our understanding of what is considered public or normal. His approach is theoretical and incisive, challenging readers to reconsider the very foundations of public discourse and identity.
Fear Of A Queer Planet
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Reveals how queer activists and theorists have come to challenge basic assumptions of social and political thought.
BUTCH FINDS A HOME
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This is the story of a puppy, Butch, who was sent away from his first home. His best friend, Whitney, who is also a puppy, tells his story. Butch soon finds out that the world is both scary and fun. He also learns that there are people everywhere who care for him and lead him to the home he would choose for himself.
Complex Problems, Negotiated Solutions: Tools to Reduce Conflict in Community Development
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on sustainable rural livelihoods, the book offers strategies and tools to minimize conflicts arising from development projects. It emphasizes consensual win-win negotiation as the ideal approach, while also addressing alternative methods for resolving disputes. The aim is to enhance cooperation and reduce interpersonal conflicts, ultimately fostering a more harmonious environment for rural development.
Presents the history of the development of professional, institutionalized intelligence that examines the implications of the fall of the state monopoly on espionage today and beyond.