Description: This book reveals the common conditions of lateness and synchronisation that pervade all cultures around the world.
Brief description: Will Johncock is a Lecturer in Sociology at UNSW Sydney. He has published book chapters and articles in journals including Philosophy Today, Ephemera, Journal of Australian Studies, Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour and Phenomenology and Practice.
Review Quotes:
"Out of time, up against it, pressed for it or ahead of it - the punctuations of social and cross-cultural timings can be as different as they are compelling. But can these differences be reconciled with the impassive rhythms of natural time, materiality and the body? Johncock deftly explores this question with a philosophical sophistication that never discounts lived experience." --Vicki Kirby, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, University of New South Wales
"Naturally Late is a fascinating and important book. Johncock interweaves the themes of temporality and embodiment in a highly original way that affords a very fresh and illuminating perspective upon both. The book is well-written, engaging and makes a very welcome contribution to contemporary debates." --Nick Crossley, Professor, Sociology and Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis, School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester