The Freedom of the Migrant: Objections to Nationalism by Vilem Flusser (English)

Description: The Freedom of the Migrant by Vilem Flusser, Kenneth Kronenberg, Anke K. Finger Vilm Flusser was one of the most fascinating European thinkers of the latter half of the twentieth century. This book presents a collection of his essays on emigration, nationalism, and information theory. It also raises questions about the viability of ideas of national identity in a world whose borders are becoming arbitrary and permeable. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Vilém Flusser was one of the most fascinating and original European thinkers of the late twentieth century. In this collection of his essays on emigration, nationalism, and information theory, he raises questions about the viability of ideas of national identity in a world whose borders are becoming increasingly arbitrary and permeable. Flusser argues that modern societies are in flux, with traditional linear and textual epistemologies being challenged by global circulatory networks and a growth in visual stimulation. Beyond globalization, Flussers ideas about communication and identity are rooted in the Judeo-Christian concept of self-determination and self-realization through recognition of the other. Notes First English translation of 20th century German philosopher Vilm Flussers 1994 book, Von der Freiheit des Migranten. Author Biography Vilém Flusser (1920-91) was a German-Jewish philosopher from Prague who fled in 1940 to Brazil, where he was a professor of philosophy of communication and wrote a daily newspaper column. In 1972, he moved to France and wrote books in both German and Portuguese, including The Shape of Things: A Philosophy of Design, Toward a Philosophy of Photography, and From Subject to Project: Becoming Human.Anke K. Finger is an associate professor of German studies and comparative literature at the University of Connecticut. Kenneth Kronenberg is a professional translator and the author/translator of Lives and Letters of an Immigrant Family. Table of Contents The challenge of the migrant; on the alien; we need a philosophy of emigration; to be unsettled - one first has to be settled; planning the unplannable; from guest to guest worker; thinking about nomadism; nomads; building houses; "How goodly are your tents - Jacob"; ex-perience; reunification or networking?; does the French nation still exist?; exile and creativity; conversation between Vil em Flusser and Patrick Tschudin. Review ADVANCE PRAISE "A smooth, fluid translation of an excellent collection of essays by this timely and necessary thinker." -- Andreas Strohl, editor of Vilm Flussers Writings Promotional First English translation of 20th century German philosopher Vilm Flussers 1994 book, Von der Freiheit des Migranten. Long Description Vil Review Text ADVANCE PRAISE A smooth, fluid translation of an excellent collection of essays by this timely and necessary thinker. -- Andreas Strohl, editor of Vilm Flussers Writings Review Quote Flusser emerges out of these writings as an engaging and playful thinker, one who moves deftly from deeply personal reflections to abstract theory often within the same paragraph. This is at once part of the charm and the difficulty of his writing; his simple observations gesture toward rich layers of meaning that lie beneath the surface awaiting excavation.-- Canadian Literature Promotional "Headline" First English translation of 20th century German philosopher Vilm Flussers 1994 book, Von der Freiheit des Migranten. Details ISBN0252028171 Author Anke K. Finger Publisher University of Illinois Press Language English ISBN-10 0252028171 ISBN-13 9780252028175 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 304.82 Year 2003 Imprint University of Illinois Press Country of Publication United States Translated from German Edited by Anke K. Finger Illustrations bibliographical references Translator Kenneth Kronenberg Place of Publication Baltimore Short Title FREEDOM OF MIGRANT Residence US Birth 1920 Death 1991 Pages 136 DOI 10.1604/9780252028175 UK Release Date 2003-04-02 NZ Release Date 2003-04-02 US Release Date 2003-04-02 Publication Date 2003-04-02 Alternative 9780252079030 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2003-02-14 Subtitle Objections to Nationalism 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:161656193;

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