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Exploring the act of writing, Michael Taussig emphasizes its significance in anthropological practice and the need to preserve experiential knowledge. His essays blend personal reflections from his childhood in Sydney with travels across various countries, highlighting themes of fabulation and provocation. Taussig champions a form of exploratory writing that captures the spontaneity of fieldnotes, drawing on influential thinkers like Bataille, Benjamin, Burroughs, and Nietzsche. This collection showcases his distinctive style, appealing to both longtime fans and new readers.
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And the Garden Is You, Michael Taussig
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- And the Garden Is You
- Subtitle
- Essays on Fieldwork, Writingwork, and Readingwork
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Taussig
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780226832388
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the act of writing, Michael Taussig emphasizes its significance in anthropological practice and the need to preserve experiential knowledge. His essays blend personal reflections from his childhood in Sydney with travels across various countries, highlighting themes of fabulation and provocation. Taussig champions a form of exploratory writing that captures the spontaneity of fieldnotes, drawing on influential thinkers like Bataille, Benjamin, Burroughs, and Nietzsche. This collection showcases his distinctive style, appealing to both longtime fans and new readers.