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Architectural Theory Review· 2015Q1· Review

24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep

John Stanislav Sadar

Short summary

This review discusses Jonathan Crary's book '24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep,' which argues that modern society's 24/7 operational model has eroded the necessity and possibility of sleep.

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Key points

  • The book '24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep' by Jonathan Crary is reviewed.
  • The central theme is the impact of the 24/7 operational model of late capitalism on human sleep.
  • Crary argues that this model erodes the necessity and possibility of sleep.
  • The review suggests the book critiques how constant wakefulness alters human experience and social relations.

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Abstract

John Stanislav Sadar reviews the book, '24/7: late capitalism and the ends of sleep', by Jonathan Crary, published by Verso, 2013.

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Field: Visual Arts and Performing Arts

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