'Conservation and Gender': lecture by Mark Cousins, 16th May, 1997

Extent: 2 digital files (630 MB )

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'Conservation and Gender', given by Mark Cousins on the 16th May, 1997. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (514 MB, .wav format) and a digital access files (116 MB, .mp3 format). Duration of access version: 51min.

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 15th lecture in the series entitled 'Conservation', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA General Studies programme, 1996-97. In this lecture, Mark Cousins discusses relations between conservation and gender. His analysis considers concepts such as the absence of the 'mother' and the absence of 'maternal breast' and their consequences. He also examines the defeat of patriarchy, incest and religion as cultural formations, concluding his argument with a call for a profound reformation and attempt to build a new conception of the Earth.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.wma format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Samaneh Karimelahi

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 4, Summer Term, 12-16th May, 1997