Ecological posthumanist theorising: Grappling with child-dog-bodies

Abstract

In this chapter I argue that rather than continue to rely on nature/culture, subject/object binaries when analysing the way children engage with the more-than-human world, I believe we should open up new theoretical possibilities. I am considering in this chapter can new approaches to theorising that seek to decentre the human be a means for deconstructing nature/culture, human/nature, object/subject binaries, and open up new ways to live with the planet rather than to dominate it? In grappling to retrospectively apply these new theoretical approaches I am considering is it possible there are new ways of engaging in research that includes engaging with the more-than-human world? And could an emphasis on decentring the human and providing agency to other earthly entities we share the planet with, provide opportunities to re-imagine sustainability in these uncertain and precarious times?.