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We Have Never Been Modern

Bruno Latour
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We Have Never Been Modern

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993

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Bruno Latour

We Have Never Been Modern

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
French Literature

Philosophy

Anthropology
Topic
Philosophy

Anthropology

Education
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In We Have Never Been Modern, Bruno Latour explores the divide between nature and society, challenging the traditional view of modernity. He argues that science and society are interconnected networks of relationships, blurring the boundaries between nature and culture, and urging a rethinking of what it means to be 'modern.'

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,625 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We Have Never Been Modern by Bruno Latour challenges the separation of nature and society, offering a compelling critique of modernity. Positively received for its innovative perspective and interdisciplinary approach, it can be dense and complex, potentially alienating casual readers. Its profound impact on science and technology studies is widely acknowledged, despite its demanding prose.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Have Never Been Modern?

A reader who enjoys We Have Never Been Modern likely thrives on philosophical discussions about science, technology, and society. Fans of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions or Donna Haraway's Simians, Cyborgs, and Women would appreciate Latour's exploration of the blurred boundaries between nature and culture.

4.1

2,625 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

168

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
French Literature

Philosophy

Anthropology
Topic
Philosophy

Anthropology

Education
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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