Near Human: Border Zones of Species, Life, and Belonging (Medical Anthropology) (Original PDF from Publisher)

Description

Near Human: Border Zones of Species, Life, and Belonging is a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving definitions of humanity, personhood, and species categorization. Published in 2021 and part of the Medical Anthropology series, this book investigates the complex social, ethical, and biological frameworks that blur the lines between humans and non-humans. It is an essential read for anthropologists, sociologists, bioethicists, medical humanities scholars, and students interested in posthumanism, multispecies studies, and health-related cultural analysis.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Interdisciplinary Analysis: Combines perspectives from anthropology, ethics, philosophy, and biopolitics to examine the limits of human classification.
• Multispecies Ethnography: Highlights how non-human animals, artificial life, and marginalized human populations challenge traditional boundaries of species and personhood.
• Cultural and Medical Relevance: Explores how scientific and cultural systems classify life forms, often affecting access to care, rights, and recognition.
• Critically Acclaimed Contribution: Recognized as a significant addition to the field of medical anthropology and critical life studies.

Includes core chapters on:

• The anthropology of species and subjectivity
• Ethics and personhood across human and non-human life
• Biopolitics, marginalization, and medical classification
• Posthumanism and multispecies entanglements
• Cultural representations of life and belonging

About the Author:
Authored by leading scholars in medical anthropology, the contributors bring deep expertise in ethnographic research, critical theory, and cross-species health narratives, offering a richly nuanced and authoritative perspective.

Technical Details:

• File :  PDF 
• File Size: Approx. 12 MB
• Language: English
• Device Compatibility: Compatible with all major PDF readers on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and eReaders supporting PDF format

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is this book accessible to readers outside of anthropology or philosophy?
A1: Yes. While the content is scholarly, it is written in an accessible style suitable for readers in related disciplines like medical humanities, ethics, and cultural studies.

Q2: Does the book discuss contemporary medical or scientific practices?
A2: Yes, it critically engages with how contemporary medical, scientific, and ethical systems categorize life, often impacting healthcare, policy, and human rights.