Author: Amit Prakash Sharma
Publisher: Amit Prakash Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Shatter the Limits: Aria’s Path to Inner Power: Unleashing Strength, Embracing Change, & Discovering Purpose How far would you go to unlock the life you were meant to live? Aria Marlowe's life is defined by routine—an unfulfilling 9-to-5 job, a predictable daily grind, and a quiet yearning for more. Deep down, she knows she’s destined for something greater, but self-doubt and fear keep her trapped in the mundane. When an unexpected opportunity to attend a transformative workshop crosses her path, led by the charismatic Dr. Julian Hawthorne, Aria faces a choice: will she leap into the unknown, or will she stay confined by the invisible barriers holding her back? Shatter the Limits is a powerful, soul-stirring novel about breaking free from the chains of doubt and discovering the strength within. As Aria dives deeper into the teachings of inner mastery, she confronts her darkest fears, meets unexpected allies, and battles with those who doubt her transformation—including herself. Guided by a mentor who challenges her to embrace change, Aria embarks on a profound journey of personal growth. Along the way, she learns that true power isn’t about controlling others or external circumstances—it’s about mastering the world within. Can Aria rise to the challenge, conquer her deepest fears, and claim the life of purpose and fulfillment she’s always dreamed of? Perfect for fans of personal growth, emotional depth, and transformative stories, Shatter the Limits blends fiction with the inspiring principles of self-discovery. Aria’s story is a mirror to our desires for change and a testament to the extraordinary power we all hold within ourselves. If you’ve ever felt trapped by routine, held back by self-doubt, or longed for a deeper sense of purpose, Aria’s journey will resonate with you. Her challenges, victories, and ultimate transformation are a reminder that true greatness begins with the courage to face your fears. Key Themes: Overcoming fear and self-doubt Personal transformation and inner strength The power of mentorship and self-discovery Finding fulfillment and unlocking true potential Step into Aria’s world and embark on your journey toward self-mastery. Will you dare to shatter your limits?
Shatter the Limits: Aria's Path to Inner Power
Author: Amit Prakash Sharma
Publisher: Amit Prakash Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Shatter the Limits: Aria’s Path to Inner Power: Unleashing Strength, Embracing Change, & Discovering Purpose How far would you go to unlock the life you were meant to live? Aria Marlowe's life is defined by routine—an unfulfilling 9-to-5 job, a predictable daily grind, and a quiet yearning for more. Deep down, she knows she’s destined for something greater, but self-doubt and fear keep her trapped in the mundane. When an unexpected opportunity to attend a transformative workshop crosses her path, led by the charismatic Dr. Julian Hawthorne, Aria faces a choice: will she leap into the unknown, or will she stay confined by the invisible barriers holding her back? Shatter the Limits is a powerful, soul-stirring novel about breaking free from the chains of doubt and discovering the strength within. As Aria dives deeper into the teachings of inner mastery, she confronts her darkest fears, meets unexpected allies, and battles with those who doubt her transformation—including herself. Guided by a mentor who challenges her to embrace change, Aria embarks on a profound journey of personal growth. Along the way, she learns that true power isn’t about controlling others or external circumstances—it’s about mastering the world within. Can Aria rise to the challenge, conquer her deepest fears, and claim the life of purpose and fulfillment she’s always dreamed of? Perfect for fans of personal growth, emotional depth, and transformative stories, Shatter the Limits blends fiction with the inspiring principles of self-discovery. Aria’s story is a mirror to our desires for change and a testament to the extraordinary power we all hold within ourselves. If you’ve ever felt trapped by routine, held back by self-doubt, or longed for a deeper sense of purpose, Aria’s journey will resonate with you. Her challenges, victories, and ultimate transformation are a reminder that true greatness begins with the courage to face your fears. Key Themes: Overcoming fear and self-doubt Personal transformation and inner strength The power of mentorship and self-discovery Finding fulfillment and unlocking true potential Step into Aria’s world and embark on your journey toward self-mastery. Will you dare to shatter your limits?
Publisher: Amit Prakash Sharma
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Shatter the Limits: Aria’s Path to Inner Power: Unleashing Strength, Embracing Change, & Discovering Purpose How far would you go to unlock the life you were meant to live? Aria Marlowe's life is defined by routine—an unfulfilling 9-to-5 job, a predictable daily grind, and a quiet yearning for more. Deep down, she knows she’s destined for something greater, but self-doubt and fear keep her trapped in the mundane. When an unexpected opportunity to attend a transformative workshop crosses her path, led by the charismatic Dr. Julian Hawthorne, Aria faces a choice: will she leap into the unknown, or will she stay confined by the invisible barriers holding her back? Shatter the Limits is a powerful, soul-stirring novel about breaking free from the chains of doubt and discovering the strength within. As Aria dives deeper into the teachings of inner mastery, she confronts her darkest fears, meets unexpected allies, and battles with those who doubt her transformation—including herself. Guided by a mentor who challenges her to embrace change, Aria embarks on a profound journey of personal growth. Along the way, she learns that true power isn’t about controlling others or external circumstances—it’s about mastering the world within. Can Aria rise to the challenge, conquer her deepest fears, and claim the life of purpose and fulfillment she’s always dreamed of? Perfect for fans of personal growth, emotional depth, and transformative stories, Shatter the Limits blends fiction with the inspiring principles of self-discovery. Aria’s story is a mirror to our desires for change and a testament to the extraordinary power we all hold within ourselves. If you’ve ever felt trapped by routine, held back by self-doubt, or longed for a deeper sense of purpose, Aria’s journey will resonate with you. Her challenges, victories, and ultimate transformation are a reminder that true greatness begins with the courage to face your fears. Key Themes: Overcoming fear and self-doubt Personal transformation and inner strength The power of mentorship and self-discovery Finding fulfillment and unlocking true potential Step into Aria’s world and embark on your journey toward self-mastery. Will you dare to shatter your limits?
Capacity
Author: Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665701447
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
In Capacity: Women Shattering The Limits – Now! Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker encourages women to take back their power, give themselves permission to win, develop their voice, be true to themselves, and get clear about their personal career vision. She provides a strategy for women to win by using their Capacity to break free and shatter any limits to design the career and life desired. Attend to the following thought, dear reader: Breaking through boundaries requires preparation. A recurring theme in the book is readiness. Dr. Wicker describes readiness as a choice. Are you ready to design a limitless future? If your answer is a resounding, “Yes!” you are prepared to deep dive into the chapters of Capacity: Women Shattering The Limits – Now! and definitively separate yourself from the rest. Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker has been carrying a weight since 2011. Seeing women race to the top of a career ladder, successfully doing more work with smaller teams, working long hours with no obvious comparator in view, and still not being handed the keys to the C-suite all wore heavy on Dr. Wicker for too many years as an executive in corporate America. Since then, she’s been collecting keys, preparing a suite of her own, and unselfishly designing a frame of reference for high-achieving women stretching into the uppermost heights of life and career. She shows off her handiwork in the pages of Capacity: Women Shattering The Limits – Now! Using seven (7) C’s, Dr. Wicker deconstructs the mindset rife with personal and professional inconsistencies and replaces it with a framework complete with skills to break into the realm of measuring up every day. Much like a master builder, she thoroughly inspects the current design for your life and, through her 7 C’s, helps women think and learn differently. The difference, at the completion of reconstruction, is a master plan designed and created to help break free and live a life without limits. At the foundation are guiding principles of how you do it! Readers open to exchanging the ant for the elephant approach to leadership, both in life and in the workplace, will benefit from reading this book. The code to a newly remodeled, custom life and access to the C-suite are all found here. Dr. Wicker encourages women to be concerned about “what your capacity is versus what your potential is.” These are words well-spoken from a brand authority and career strategy master who uses the chapters in this book as a depository for the reader to exchange lack of commitment for preparedness. Resolving to be “thoroughly used up,” and to empty herself of “impossible” thinking, Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker masterfully guides women out of the mold of limitation, self-imposed or otherwise.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665701447
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
In Capacity: Women Shattering The Limits – Now! Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker encourages women to take back their power, give themselves permission to win, develop their voice, be true to themselves, and get clear about their personal career vision. She provides a strategy for women to win by using their Capacity to break free and shatter any limits to design the career and life desired. Attend to the following thought, dear reader: Breaking through boundaries requires preparation. A recurring theme in the book is readiness. Dr. Wicker describes readiness as a choice. Are you ready to design a limitless future? If your answer is a resounding, “Yes!” you are prepared to deep dive into the chapters of Capacity: Women Shattering The Limits – Now! and definitively separate yourself from the rest. Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker has been carrying a weight since 2011. Seeing women race to the top of a career ladder, successfully doing more work with smaller teams, working long hours with no obvious comparator in view, and still not being handed the keys to the C-suite all wore heavy on Dr. Wicker for too many years as an executive in corporate America. Since then, she’s been collecting keys, preparing a suite of her own, and unselfishly designing a frame of reference for high-achieving women stretching into the uppermost heights of life and career. She shows off her handiwork in the pages of Capacity: Women Shattering The Limits – Now! Using seven (7) C’s, Dr. Wicker deconstructs the mindset rife with personal and professional inconsistencies and replaces it with a framework complete with skills to break into the realm of measuring up every day. Much like a master builder, she thoroughly inspects the current design for your life and, through her 7 C’s, helps women think and learn differently. The difference, at the completion of reconstruction, is a master plan designed and created to help break free and live a life without limits. At the foundation are guiding principles of how you do it! Readers open to exchanging the ant for the elephant approach to leadership, both in life and in the workplace, will benefit from reading this book. The code to a newly remodeled, custom life and access to the C-suite are all found here. Dr. Wicker encourages women to be concerned about “what your capacity is versus what your potential is.” These are words well-spoken from a brand authority and career strategy master who uses the chapters in this book as a depository for the reader to exchange lack of commitment for preparedness. Resolving to be “thoroughly used up,” and to empty herself of “impossible” thinking, Dr. Lisa Lindsay Wicker masterfully guides women out of the mold of limitation, self-imposed or otherwise.
One Breath
Author: Adam Skolnick
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0553447491
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
One Breath is a gripping and powerful exploration of the strange and fascinating sport of freediving, and of the tragic, untimely death of America’s greatest freediver Competitive freediving—a sport built on diving as deep as possible on a single breath—tests the limits of human ability in the most hostile environment on earth. The unique and eclectic breed of individuals who freedive at the highest level regularly dive hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface, reaching such depths that their organs compress, light disappears, and one mistake could kill them. Even among freedivers, few have ever gone as deep as Nicholas Mevoli. A handsome young American with an unmatched talent for the sport, Nick was among freediving’s brightest stars. He was also an extraordinary individual, one who rebelled against the vapid and commoditized society around him by relentlessly questing for something more meaningful and authentic, whatever the risks. So when Nick Mevoli arrived at Vertical Blue in 2013, the world’s premier freediving competition, he was widely expected to challenge records and continue his meteoric rise to stardom. Instead, before the end of that fateful competition Nick Mevoli had died, a victim of the sport that had made him a star, and the very future of free diving was called into question. With unparalleled access and masterfully crafted prose, One Breath tells his unforgettable story, and of the sport which shaped and ultimately destroyed him.
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 0553447491
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
One Breath is a gripping and powerful exploration of the strange and fascinating sport of freediving, and of the tragic, untimely death of America’s greatest freediver Competitive freediving—a sport built on diving as deep as possible on a single breath—tests the limits of human ability in the most hostile environment on earth. The unique and eclectic breed of individuals who freedive at the highest level regularly dive hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface, reaching such depths that their organs compress, light disappears, and one mistake could kill them. Even among freedivers, few have ever gone as deep as Nicholas Mevoli. A handsome young American with an unmatched talent for the sport, Nick was among freediving’s brightest stars. He was also an extraordinary individual, one who rebelled against the vapid and commoditized society around him by relentlessly questing for something more meaningful and authentic, whatever the risks. So when Nick Mevoli arrived at Vertical Blue in 2013, the world’s premier freediving competition, he was widely expected to challenge records and continue his meteoric rise to stardom. Instead, before the end of that fateful competition Nick Mevoli had died, a victim of the sport that had made him a star, and the very future of free diving was called into question. With unparalleled access and masterfully crafted prose, One Breath tells his unforgettable story, and of the sport which shaped and ultimately destroyed him.
Imaginatio Creatrix
Author: Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 140202245X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
The fulgurating power of creative imagination - Imaginatio Creatrix - setting in motion the Human Condition within the-unity-of-everything there-is-alive is the key to the rebirth of philosophy. From as early as 1971 (see the third volume of the Analecta Husserliana series, The Phenomenological Realism of the Possible Worlds, Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, ed.), Imaginatio Creatrix has been the leitmotif for the research work of the World Phenomenology Institute (now published in eighty-three Analecta Husserliana volumes), one that is eliciting echoes from all around. Husserl's diagnosis of a crisis in Western science and culture, the inspiration of much of postmodern phenomenology, has yielded place to a wave of scientific discovery, technological invention, and change in societal life, individual lifestyles, the arts, etc. These throw a glaring light on human creative genius and the crucial role of the imagination that gives it expression. This present collection is an instance of that expression and the response it evokes. It manifests the role of imagination in forming and interpreting our world -in-transformation in a new way and opens our eyes to marvel at the new world on the way. Papers by: Semiha Akinci, John Baldacchino, Angela Ales Bello, Elif Cirakman, Tracy Colony, Carmen Cozma, Charles de Brantes, Mamuka G. Dolidze, Edward Domagala, Shannon Driscoll, Nader E1-Bizri, Ignacy Fiut, William Franke, Elga Freiberga, Beata Furgalska, Nicoletta Ghigi, Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei, David Grünberg, Oliver W. Holmes, Milan Jaros, Rolf Kühn, Maija Kule, Rimma Kurenkova, Matthew Landrus, Nancy Mardas, David Martinez, William D. Melaney, Mieczyslaw, Pawel Migon, Martin Nkafu Nkemnkia, Leszek Pyra, W. Kim Rogers, Bruce Ross, Osvaldo Rossi, Julio E. Rubio, Diane G. Scillia, Mina Sehdev, Dennis E. Skocz, Mariola Sulkowska, Robert D. Sweeney, Jan Szmyd, Piero Trupia, Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, Richard T. Webster.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 140202245X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
The fulgurating power of creative imagination - Imaginatio Creatrix - setting in motion the Human Condition within the-unity-of-everything there-is-alive is the key to the rebirth of philosophy. From as early as 1971 (see the third volume of the Analecta Husserliana series, The Phenomenological Realism of the Possible Worlds, Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, ed.), Imaginatio Creatrix has been the leitmotif for the research work of the World Phenomenology Institute (now published in eighty-three Analecta Husserliana volumes), one that is eliciting echoes from all around. Husserl's diagnosis of a crisis in Western science and culture, the inspiration of much of postmodern phenomenology, has yielded place to a wave of scientific discovery, technological invention, and change in societal life, individual lifestyles, the arts, etc. These throw a glaring light on human creative genius and the crucial role of the imagination that gives it expression. This present collection is an instance of that expression and the response it evokes. It manifests the role of imagination in forming and interpreting our world -in-transformation in a new way and opens our eyes to marvel at the new world on the way. Papers by: Semiha Akinci, John Baldacchino, Angela Ales Bello, Elif Cirakman, Tracy Colony, Carmen Cozma, Charles de Brantes, Mamuka G. Dolidze, Edward Domagala, Shannon Driscoll, Nader E1-Bizri, Ignacy Fiut, William Franke, Elga Freiberga, Beata Furgalska, Nicoletta Ghigi, Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei, David Grünberg, Oliver W. Holmes, Milan Jaros, Rolf Kühn, Maija Kule, Rimma Kurenkova, Matthew Landrus, Nancy Mardas, David Martinez, William D. Melaney, Mieczyslaw, Pawel Migon, Martin Nkafu Nkemnkia, Leszek Pyra, W. Kim Rogers, Bruce Ross, Osvaldo Rossi, Julio E. Rubio, Diane G. Scillia, Mina Sehdev, Dennis E. Skocz, Mariola Sulkowska, Robert D. Sweeney, Jan Szmyd, Piero Trupia, Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, Richard T. Webster.
The Unfinished System of Nonknowledge
Author: Georges Bataille
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9780816635054
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Keuze uit het werk van de Franse filosoof (1897-1962).
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9780816635054
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Keuze uit het werk van de Franse filosoof (1897-1962).
Active Boundaries
Author: Michael Palmer
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811217545
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
He investigates an "active boundary" as it relates to a sense of form as well as, Palmer writes, "to a more social sense of poetic activity as it exists in the margins, along the borders and, so to speak, 'underground'.""--Jacket.
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811217545
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
He investigates an "active boundary" as it relates to a sense of form as well as, Palmer writes, "to a more social sense of poetic activity as it exists in the margins, along the borders and, so to speak, 'underground'.""--Jacket.
A Companion to Contemporary Drawing
Author: Kelly Chorpening
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119194547
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
The first university-level textbook on the power, condition, and expanse of contemporary fine art drawing A Companion to Contemporary Drawing explores how 20th and 21st century artists have used drawing to understand and comment on the world. Presenting contributions by both theorists and practitioners, this unique textbook considers the place, space, and history of drawing and explores shifts in attitudes towards its practice over the years. Twenty-seven essays discuss how drawing emerges from the mind of the artist to question and reflect upon what they see, feel, and experience. This book discusses key themes in contemporary drawing practice, addresses the working conditions and context of artists, and considers a wide range of personal, social, and political considerations that influence artistic choices. Topics include the politics of eroticism in South American drawing, anti-capitalist drawing from Eastern Europe, drawing and conceptual art, feminist drawing, and exhibitions that have put drawing practices at the centre of contemporary art. This textbook: Demonstrates ways contemporary issues and concerns are addressed through drawing Reveals how drawing is used to make powerful social and political statements Situates works by contemporary practitioners within the context of their historical moment Explores how contemporary art practices utilize drawing as both process and finished artifact Shows how concepts of observation, representation, and audience have changed dramatically in the digital era Establishes drawing as a mode of thought Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Art History series, A Companion to Contemporary Drawing is a valuable text for students of fine art, art history, and curating, and for practitioners working within contemporary fine art practice.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119194547
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
The first university-level textbook on the power, condition, and expanse of contemporary fine art drawing A Companion to Contemporary Drawing explores how 20th and 21st century artists have used drawing to understand and comment on the world. Presenting contributions by both theorists and practitioners, this unique textbook considers the place, space, and history of drawing and explores shifts in attitudes towards its practice over the years. Twenty-seven essays discuss how drawing emerges from the mind of the artist to question and reflect upon what they see, feel, and experience. This book discusses key themes in contemporary drawing practice, addresses the working conditions and context of artists, and considers a wide range of personal, social, and political considerations that influence artistic choices. Topics include the politics of eroticism in South American drawing, anti-capitalist drawing from Eastern Europe, drawing and conceptual art, feminist drawing, and exhibitions that have put drawing practices at the centre of contemporary art. This textbook: Demonstrates ways contemporary issues and concerns are addressed through drawing Reveals how drawing is used to make powerful social and political statements Situates works by contemporary practitioners within the context of their historical moment Explores how contemporary art practices utilize drawing as both process and finished artifact Shows how concepts of observation, representation, and audience have changed dramatically in the digital era Establishes drawing as a mode of thought Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Art History series, A Companion to Contemporary Drawing is a valuable text for students of fine art, art history, and curating, and for practitioners working within contemporary fine art practice.
BREAKING LIMITATIONS
Author: Lucy Mambu
Publisher: Breakers Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Life is a battleground and it is a fundamental truth that we all encounter painful experiences in life that leave us paralyzed one way or another and as we journey through life, we are marred by self-inflicted limitations. Limitations are circumstances that restrain or restrict our movements in life. Some are spiritual limitations while some are self-imposed limitations, which is as a result of past experiences. A limited man is a restricted man and limitations are designed to prevent many from living the abundant life already made available for them through the finished works of Christ. In order to live a limitless life, we must make a conscious effort to shatter the limitations that are holding us back and this book is compiled to help you understand that self-inflicted limitations are destructive, detrimental and causes life to derail. We must not set limitations on ourselves based on the challenges we encounter in life. To help you understand that regardless of the obstacles that may present themselves in our lives, we must consciously go after our dreams fearlessly and not be afraid to break barriers and push forward towards our destiny. It is also compiled to help you understand that freedom is not the absence of limitations but the choice as to what you choose to restrain and restrict your progress because ultimately your freedom is in your hands.
Publisher: Breakers Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Life is a battleground and it is a fundamental truth that we all encounter painful experiences in life that leave us paralyzed one way or another and as we journey through life, we are marred by self-inflicted limitations. Limitations are circumstances that restrain or restrict our movements in life. Some are spiritual limitations while some are self-imposed limitations, which is as a result of past experiences. A limited man is a restricted man and limitations are designed to prevent many from living the abundant life already made available for them through the finished works of Christ. In order to live a limitless life, we must make a conscious effort to shatter the limitations that are holding us back and this book is compiled to help you understand that self-inflicted limitations are destructive, detrimental and causes life to derail. We must not set limitations on ourselves based on the challenges we encounter in life. To help you understand that regardless of the obstacles that may present themselves in our lives, we must consciously go after our dreams fearlessly and not be afraid to break barriers and push forward towards our destiny. It is also compiled to help you understand that freedom is not the absence of limitations but the choice as to what you choose to restrain and restrict your progress because ultimately your freedom is in your hands.
Reddex
Author: University of Wisconsin-Stout
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
The Reddex Review is published once each Fall and Spring academic semester by the Publication Production class, in the Cross-Media Graphics Management program, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Reddex Review serves as a program newsletter, and provides CMGm, Graphic Design, Business Administration and other students with an opportunity to work on all aspects of production for a publication of this kind. This is a student produced class project and not an official publication of the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
The Reddex Review is published once each Fall and Spring academic semester by the Publication Production class, in the Cross-Media Graphics Management program, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Reddex Review serves as a program newsletter, and provides CMGm, Graphic Design, Business Administration and other students with an opportunity to work on all aspects of production for a publication of this kind. This is a student produced class project and not an official publication of the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Shattering Biopolitics
Author: Naomi Waltham-Smith
Publisher: Fordham University Press
ISBN: 0823294889
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
A missed phone call. A misheard word. An indiscernible noise. All these can make the difference between life and death. Failures to listen are frequently at the root of the marginalization and exclusion of certain forms of life. Audibility decides livability. Shattering Biopolitics elaborates for the first time the intimate and complex relation between life and sound in recent European philosophy, as well as the political stakes of this entanglement. Nowhere is aurality more pivotal than in the dialogue between biopolitical theory and deconstruction about the power over and of life. Closer inspection of these debates reveals that the main points of contention coalesce around figures of sound and listening: inarticulate voices, meaningless sounds, resonant echoes, syncopated rhythms, animal cries, bells, and telephone rings. Shattering Biopolitics stages a series of “over-hearings” between Jacques Derrida and Giorgio Agamben who often mishear or completely miss hearing in trying to hear too much. Notions of power and life are further diffracted as Hélène Cixous, Catherine Malabou, and Jean-Luc Nancy join in this high-stakes game of telephone. This self-destructive character of aurality is akin to the chanciness and risk of death that makes life all the more alive for its incalculability. Punctuating the book are a series of excurses on sound-art projects that interrogate aurality’s subordination and resistance to biopower from racialized chokeholds and anti-migrant forensic voice analysis to politicized speech acts and activist practices of listening. Shattering Biopolitics advances the burgeoning field of sound studies with a new, theoretically sophisticated analysis of the political imbrications of its object of inquiry. Above all, it is sound’s capacity to shatter sovereignty, as if it were a glass made to vibrate at its natural frequency, that allows it to amplify and disseminate a power of life that refuses to be mastered.
Publisher: Fordham University Press
ISBN: 0823294889
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
A missed phone call. A misheard word. An indiscernible noise. All these can make the difference between life and death. Failures to listen are frequently at the root of the marginalization and exclusion of certain forms of life. Audibility decides livability. Shattering Biopolitics elaborates for the first time the intimate and complex relation between life and sound in recent European philosophy, as well as the political stakes of this entanglement. Nowhere is aurality more pivotal than in the dialogue between biopolitical theory and deconstruction about the power over and of life. Closer inspection of these debates reveals that the main points of contention coalesce around figures of sound and listening: inarticulate voices, meaningless sounds, resonant echoes, syncopated rhythms, animal cries, bells, and telephone rings. Shattering Biopolitics stages a series of “over-hearings” between Jacques Derrida and Giorgio Agamben who often mishear or completely miss hearing in trying to hear too much. Notions of power and life are further diffracted as Hélène Cixous, Catherine Malabou, and Jean-Luc Nancy join in this high-stakes game of telephone. This self-destructive character of aurality is akin to the chanciness and risk of death that makes life all the more alive for its incalculability. Punctuating the book are a series of excurses on sound-art projects that interrogate aurality’s subordination and resistance to biopower from racialized chokeholds and anti-migrant forensic voice analysis to politicized speech acts and activist practices of listening. Shattering Biopolitics advances the burgeoning field of sound studies with a new, theoretically sophisticated analysis of the political imbrications of its object of inquiry. Above all, it is sound’s capacity to shatter sovereignty, as if it were a glass made to vibrate at its natural frequency, that allows it to amplify and disseminate a power of life that refuses to be mastered.