Futures of comparative literature : ACLA state of the discipline report

Futures of Comparative Literature is a cutting edge report on the state of the discipline in Comparative Literature. Offering a broad spectrum of viewpoints from all career stages, a variety of different institutions, and many language backgrounds, this collection is fully global and diverse. The book includes previously unpublished interviews with key figures in the discipline as well as a range of different essays - short pieces on key topics and longer, in-depth pieces. It is divided into seven sections: Futures of Comparative Literature; Theories, Histories, Methods; Worlds; Areas and Regions; Languages, Vernaculars; Translations; Media; Beyond the Human; and contains over 50 essays on topics such as: Queer Reading; Human Rights; Fundamentalism; Untranslatability; Big Data; Environmental Humanities. It also includes current facts and figures from the American Comparative Literature Association as well as a very useful general introduction, situating and introducing the material. Curated by an expert editorial team, this book captures what is at stake in the study of Comparative Literature today. Book jacket Futures of Comparative Literatures' is a unique report on the state of the discipline in Comparative Literature. Offering a broad spectrum of viewpoints from all career stages, a variety of different institutions, and many language backgrounds, this collection is fully global and diverse. The book includes previously unpublished interviews with key figures in the discipline as well as a range of different essays such as short pieces on key topics (e.g human rights, fundamentalism) and longer, in-depth pieces (Electronic Literature, New Orality, Environmental Humanities). Curated by an expert editorial team, this book captures what is at stake in the study of Comparative Literature today Futures Of Comparative Literature -- Theories, Histories, Methods -- Worlds -- Areas And Regions -- Languages, Vernaculars, Translations -- Media -- Beyond The Human -- Facts And Figures. Edited By Ursula K. Heise, With Dudley Andrew, Alexander Beecroft, Jessica Berman, David Damrosch, Guillermina De Ferrari, César Domínguez, Barbara Harlow And Eric Hayot. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Futures of Comparative Literatures is a cutting edge report on the state of the discipline in Comparative Literature. Offering a broad spectrum of viewpoints from all career stages, a variety of different institutions, and many language backgrounds, this collection is fully global and diverse.