Pierre Bourdieus theory of practice is widely regarded as among the most innovative and illuminating fruits of recent social thought. As evidence mounts that the "spatial turn" in the social sciences and humanities is no mere theoretical fad; but rather an enduring paradigm of social and cultural research; Bourdieus status as a profoundly spatial thinker takes on a renewed importance. The Spatial Logic of Social Struggle: A Bourdieuian Topology focuses on Bourdieus philosophy of space; arguing that space is at once a condition for social knowledge; a methodological instrument; and a physical context for practice. By considering Bourdieus theory of social space and fields alongside his several accounts of socially potent physical spaces; Nikolaus Fogle develops an understanding of the systematic co-determinations between social and physical space. He traces Bourdieus ideas about the spatiality of social life through his investigations of Algerian peasant villages and Gothic cathedrals; as well as spaces of class; lifestyle and cultural creation; revealing that social and environmental struggles are only logical insofar as they are topological. He also demonstrates how a Bourdieuian dialectical understanding of social and physical space can be brought to bear on contemporary issues in architecture and urban development.This book will be useful and accessible not only to philosophers; but also to architects; geographers; sociologists; and other scholars in the social sciences and humanities who take an interest in the social theory of space.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Terrific Stocking Stuffer for Language MavensBy Anne MillsAs the title says; there are some words than cant be fitted into a one word definition in any language but their own. This book provides a delightful assortment of such treasures. The selection is terrific (most of these are really interesting words); the (multiword) definitions are illuminating; and the pictures are charming. A few of the words are moving into my permanent vocabulary: how about "kummerspeck" (weight gained from emotional overeating); or "komorebi" (sunlight shining through leaves)?4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. I was a little disappointed in the quality/contentBy kellykI was a little disappointed in the quality/content. I had higher hopes after reading some of the other (rave) reviews. Its okay. Functions as a mediocre coffee table book. Would not recommend.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. It is a good idea for a bookBy CustomerIt is a good idea for a book. However several defects. The calligraphy is not very good; it could have been better. It would have been nice to have some history of the words; set the environment;... All in all I wouldnt recommend it.