A review by joseph_hodgson
24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep by Jonathan Crary

2.0

After visiting an exhibition in London inspired by this work I felt compelled to read the source material. The book is an enlightening piece of critical theory in which the author explores the erosion of organic human processes (sleep) and sociological structures (economics, family, community). Although not written in a vein accessible to a layman, it has some startling elucidations about the insidious nature of capitalism and consumerism that incites one to reflect upon the quality of things not fiscal. The use of notable theorists and philosophers helps to cement the authors points without the text appearing ostentatious and simultaneously allows avenues and insights into similar schools of criticism.