About the book
An ever-increasing proportion of our lives is spent in supermarkets, airports and hotels, on motorways or in front of TVs, computers and cash machines. This invasion of the world by what Marc Augé calls “non-space” results in a profound alteration of awareness: something we perceive, but only in a partial and incoherent manner. Augé uses the concept of “supermodernity” to describe a situation of excessive information and excessive space. In this fascinating essay he seeks to establish an intellectual armature for an anthropology of supermodernity.
Editions of Non-Places
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781844673223
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781859849569
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781859840511
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804292600
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781844673117
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An ever-increasing proportion of our lives is spent in supermarkets, airports and hotels, on motorways or in front of TVs, computers and cash machines. This invasion of the world by what Marc Augé calls “non-space” results in a profound alteration of awareness: something we perceive, but only in a partial and incoherent manner. Augé uses the concept of “supermodernity” to describe a situation of excessive information and excessive space. In this fascinating essay he seeks to establish an intellectual armature for an anthropology of supermodernity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Non-Places about?
An ever-increasing proportion of our lives is spent in supermarkets, airports and hotels, on motorways or in front of TVs, computers and cash machines. This invasion of the world by what Marc Augé calls “non-space” results in a profound alteration of awareness: something we perceive, but only in a partial and incoherent manner. Augé uses the concept of “supermodernity” to describe a situation of excessive information and excessive space. In this fascinating essay he seeks to establish an intellectual armature for an anthropology of supermodernity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Non-Places?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Urban communities / city life
Where can I read a sample of Non-Places?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781844673223
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Non-Places?
Marc Auge
Who is the Publisher of the book Non-Places?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Non-Places is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781844673223) and hardcover(ISBN 9781859849569) and paperback(ISBN 9781859840511) and paperback(ISBN 9781804292600) and paperback(ISBN 9781844673117)
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