What do we mean by 'assemblage' in contemporary theory? The constant and seemingly limitless
expansion of the concept's range of applications begs the question if any and every kind of
collection of things is an assemblage then what advantage is there is in using this term and
not some other term or indeed no term at all? What makes an assemblage an assemblage and not
some other kind of collection of things? This book advances beyond this impasse and offers
practical help in thinking about and using assemblage theory for contemporary cultural and
social research in order to: - Answer the question: what is an assemblage? - Explain why
assemblage theory is necessary - Provide clear instructions on how to use assemblage theory Ian
Buchanan maps the beginnings of a brand new field within the humanities.
