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Herbert Marcuse was a philosopher and one of the leading social and political theorists of the 20th century. This fresh appraisal of his work foregrounds its geographical aspects for the first time. Margath A. Walkerconsidershow Marcusean philosophiesmightchallenge the way we think about space and politicsand create new sensibilities.Applying them tocontemporarygeopolitics, digital infrastructure andissueslike resistance and immigration, the book shows how social changehas beenstifled, and how Marcuse's philosophies could provide the tools to overturn the status quo. She demonstrates Marcuse's relevance toindividuals and society, and finds this important theorist of opposition can point the way to resisting oppressive forces within contemporary capitalism.

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9781529211108

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""Moving clearly between philosophy, social theory, and a range of contemporary examples, this is a compelling political and geographical account of why Herbert Marcuse's work remains of enduring importance today."" Stuart Elden, University of Warwick

Moving clearly between philosophy, social theory, and a range of contemporary examples, this is a compelling political and geographical account of why Herbert Marcuse's work remains of enduring importance today. Stuart Elden, University of Warwick

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Margath A. Walker is Associate Professor in the Department of Geographic and Environmental Sciences and School of Urban and Public Affairs at the University of Louisville.

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