Toward stronger theory in critical public health: Insights from debates surrounding posthumanism
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The “posthumanist turn” in critical theory comprises efforts to recognize and analyze the interdependence of human existence with non-human entities, including other animals, spaces, and technologies. Scholarship aligned to and debating posthumanism pertains to public health, but has yet to be clearly articulated for a public health audience. This commentary and an appended glossary illustrate the relevance of these ideas for enhancing critical theory in public health. Keywords: Social Sciences, Humanities, Technology, Animals, Public HealthThe “posthumanist turn” in critical theory comprises efforts to recognize and analyze the interdependence of human existence with non-human entities, including other animals, spaces, and technologies. Scholarship aligned to and debating posthumanism pertains to public health, but has yet to be clearly articulated for a public health audience. This commentary and an appended glossary illustrate the relevance of these ideas for enhancing critical theory in public health. Keywords: Social Sciences, Humanities, Technology, Animals, Public Health
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2013-01-01Publisher
Taylor & FrancisCitation
Rock M, Degeling C, & Blue G. Toward stronger theory in critical public health: Insights from debates surrounding posthumanism. Critical Public Health. (2013) 1-12 DOI: 10.1080/09581596.2013.827325Share