Alex Keller: 4 books

Atomic physics is a mighty Hercules that dominates modern civilization, promising immense reserves of power but threatening catastrophic war and radioactive pollution. The story of the atom's discovery and the development of techniques to harness its energy offers fascinating insights into the forces...

Dans un moment de rapprochement, en regardant ma femme dans les yeux, j’ai dit spontanément : — « Et si on faisait venir quelqu’un ? » J’ai alors composé un numéro de téléphone parmi trois ou quatre annonces du même genre. Chacune proposait les services de déesses capables d’apaiser...

This book borrows from the intellectual labor of queer theory in order to unsettle—or “queer”—the discourses of “religion” and “science,” and, by extension, the “science and religion discourse.” Drawing intellectual and social cues from works by influential theorists such as Michel...

Today’s film scholars draw from a dizzying range of theoretical perspectives—they’re just as likely to cite philosopher Gilles Deleuze as they are to quote classic film theorist André Bazin. To students first encountering them, these theoretical lenses for viewing film can seem exhilarating,...