Affect in Organization and Management

Affect in Organization and Management explores how affect theory understands everyday working lives through embodied, social, and political practice. The six women writers presented discuss important themes in organization studies, such as power, politics, and ethics, and how their work can extend our understanding of pressing organizational issues. Feminism is a core feature of the collection, highlighting feminist writing with affective, connected, and intersubjective possibilities. The book is suitable for students, academics, and practitioners in business and management, organization studies, and critical management studies who want to think differently about organizations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Affect in Organization and Management delves into the intricate realm of how affect theory unravels the intricacies of everyday working lives, traversing the realms of embodied, social, and political practices. By exploring a diverse spectrum of dimensions and perspectives on affect, the book sheds light on the formation of subjects through their intricate connections with others, both human and non- or more-than-human.

The six remarkable women writers featured in this series, Sara Ahmed, Kathleen Stewart, Donna Haraway, Jane Bennett, Karen Barad, and Rosalyn Diprose, each offer profound insights into critical themes within organization studies. Their chapters delve into the ways in which these thinkers have already shaped the field of organization studies, as well as how their work can expand our understanding of pressing organizational issues related to gender, race, the environment, leadership, and ethics.

Feminism serves as a central thread throughout this collection, showcasing feminist writing that embraces affective, interconnected, and intersubjective possibilities. Each woman writer is introduced by experts in the fields of affect and organization studies, providing valuable context for their contributions. Additionally, the chapters offer suggestions for further reading and accessible resources, making this book an invaluable resource for students, academics, and practitioners in the realms of business and management, organization studies, and critical management studies.

By engaging with the ideas presented in this book, readers are encouraged to think critically about organizations and challenge conventional notions of power, politics, and ethics. The authors' innovative approaches to affect theory offer a fresh perspective on the complexities of organizational life, inspiring readers to explore new avenues for understanding and transforming the world of work.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032023199