Empire of Normality by Robert Chapman

Empire of Normality by Robert Chapman

This is the rise of the anti-capitalist neurodiversity movement

'This groundbreaking book fills a crucial gap in the discourse about neurodiversity, providing a deep history of the invention of the 'normal' mind as one of the most damaging and oppressive tools of capitalism, while not succumbing to the myths of the 'anti-psychiatry' movementTo read it is to see the world more clearly.'

-- Steve Silberman, author of 'NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity'

'A vital book that kindles the flames of a Marxist neurodivergent revolution. Chapman boldly challenges us to envision a world liberated from neuronormative oppression, where dismantling capitalism is central to disabled, Mad, and neurodivergent liberation—a new radical approach to neurodiversity that is explicitly anti-capitalist.'

-- Beatrice Adler-Bolton, co-author of 'Health Communism'

'An instant seminal text, Empire of Normality takes on the huge task of crafting a coherent, radical, Marxist approach to neurodivergence. Chapman impressively and critically assembles disparate philosophical, scientific and activist currents across time to carve out a new politics that pushes beyond liberal rights-based approaches, and guides us towards a liberated future.'

-- Micha Frazer-Carroll, author of 'Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health'

'Empire of Normality argues that a radical politics of neurodiversity needs to be central to the struggle against capitalism. Chapman explains why this is necessary, not only for neurodivergent folk, but for our collective liberation. Thought provoking, challenging and compelling.'

-- Professor Hel Spandler, Editor, 'Asylum: the radical mental health magazine'

'Engaging, impeccably researched, and a vital step in the emergence of a new social paradigm. Chapman uncovers the origins of the stifling norms that limit our collective potentials, and points the way toward a better and more creative future.'

-- Nick Walker, author of 'Neuroqueer Heresies'

Robert Chapman is a neurodivergent philosopher, writing on neurodiversity theory, madness and disability. They have taught at King’s College London, the University of Bristol, Sheffield Hallam and Durham University where they are currently an Assistant Professor in Critical Neurodiversity Studies. They blog at Psychology Today and at Critical Neurodiversity.

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ISBN 13	9780745348667
ISBN 10	0745348661
Title	Empire of Normality
Author	Robert Chapman
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pluto Press
Year published	2023-11-20
Number of pages	224
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