Category Archives: objects
Developments at Big Data & Society
I posted about the new journal Big Data & Society and its blog a little while ago. The journal is now taking shape and the blog is being used to post the abstracts if forthcoming articles as well as other … Continue reading
Flip-Flop: A Journey Through Globalisation’s Backroads
Caroline Knowles’ new book Flip-Flop: A Journey Through Globalisation’s Backroads is soon to be published by Pluto Books. I’ve used one of Caroline’s articles on this topic to explore the relations between fashion and globalisation. The book looks like it … Continue reading
The History of Oxford University Press
Bernard Porter has an interesting review of The History of Oxford University Press Volume III: 1896-1970. The piece discusses the history of the press, its status and its apparent limitations.
Jenny Diski on Knitting
Another really nice piece on everyday practices and objects from Jenny Diski, this time it’s on her experiences with knitting.
Jenny Diski on books (and home space)
A really nice piece by Jenny Diski on books – and on their use, non-use and incorporation into home space – in Berfrois.
Louise Amoore’s The Politics of Possibility
There is some news about Louise Amoore’s much anticipated book The Politics of Possibility on Stuart Elden’s Progressive Geographies blog. There is also a link to a preview of the introductory chapter. The book looks excellent. I’ve used Louise’s … Continue reading
Dr Martens
David Hellqvist writes for the Guardian on the buyout of Dr Martens and on the connection of the boots with various cultural scenes and movements. The piece discusses the complex reference points associated with Dr Martens boots, the tension around … Continue reading
The audio from a workshop on the writings of Jane Bennett
I’ve just received a copy of Jane Bennett’s book Vibrant Matter: A Political Ecology of Things. I’m just in the process of gathering materials for a future project. It looks like a great book. Stuart Elden has just posted a … Continue reading
Les Back and Michael Bull discuss the tenth anniversary of the Auditory Culture Reader
The Auditory Culture Reader is a great book. I remember buying a copy at the British Sociological Association in 2004. I was working on my PhD at the time and the book really helped with the work I was trying … Continue reading
A short reading list on the topic ‘Digital by-product data and the social sciences’
Yesterday I posted some description and an outline of my module ‘Digital by-product data and the social sciences‘. Afterwards a couple of people asked if I’d be happy to share the readings, which I certainly am. So I managed to … Continue reading
Thinking culture 