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− | The rhizome is a theoretical concept developed by Deleuze and Guattari which rejects the notion of a linear trajectory of thought in favour of a multiplicitous network of ideas, relations and entry points. The theory states that a rhizome is a ''map'' and not a ''tracing''. | + | The rhizome is a theoretical concept developed by Deleuze and Guattari which rejects the notion of a linear trajectory of thought in favour of a multiplicitous network of ideas, relations and entry points that ceaselessly establishes connections. The theory states that a rhizome is a ''map'' and not a ''tracing''. |
Edouard Glissant adopted the concept in relation to the creation of African diasporic identity, as it 'maintains the idea of rootedness but challenges that of a totalitarian root.' | Edouard Glissant adopted the concept in relation to the creation of African diasporic identity, as it 'maintains the idea of rootedness but challenges that of a totalitarian root.' | ||
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− | Deleuze & Guattari | + | Deleuze & Guattari. ''On The Line.'' MIT Press, 1983 |
− | Glissant | + | Edouard Glissant. ''Poetics of Relation.'' University of Michigan Press, 1997 |
Latest revision as of 22:10, 7 May 2015
The rhizome is a theoretical concept developed by Deleuze and Guattari which rejects the notion of a linear trajectory of thought in favour of a multiplicitous network of ideas, relations and entry points that ceaselessly establishes connections. The theory states that a rhizome is a map and not a tracing.
Edouard Glissant adopted the concept in relation to the creation of African diasporic identity, as it 'maintains the idea of rootedness but challenges that of a totalitarian root.'
References
Deleuze & Guattari. On The Line. MIT Press, 1983
Edouard Glissant. Poetics of Relation. University of Michigan Press, 1997