Anthropology in the Anthropocene: An Earthed Theory for Our Extended Present

Antweiler, Christoph

In this book, anthropologist and geologist Christoph Antweiler shows that geology is a special, namely historical, natural science and is therefore relevant for a historically informed anthropology. He argues that we do not only need a geologically informed cultural anthropology, but conversely also an anthropologically oriented geology. A comprehensive geology must include material human culture as a fundamental geological phenomenon. In relation to cultural anthropology, the author discusses the challenge the Anthropocene poses for cultural anthropology as a traditionally micro-oriented social science. The book discusses where the blind spots lie in the highly interdisciplinary discussion. Common narratives are critically scrutinized. The author argues for the need for a new discipline: geoanthropology.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2025-11-26

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031745935

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-74591-1

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 502.0