“The Undercommons: Fugitive Planning & Black Study” by Stefano Harney and Fred Moten offers an exploration of the black radical tradition and its relevance in contemporary social and political discourse. Harney, a Professor of Strategic Management Education at Singapore Management University, and Moten, a Professor of Modern Poetry at Duke University, delve into pressing issues of control, governance, and social life.

In this collection, Moten and Harney interrogate the evolving mechanisms of control in society, ranging from capitalist logistics to credit-based governance and pedagogical management. Through the lens of the “undercommons,” a space of resistance and creativity within society, they develop a series of concepts that challenge dominant narratives and expand our understanding of social poesis.

Moten and Harney offer a nuanced critique of contemporary power structures while proposing alternative modes of thought and action. “The Undercommons” serves as a vital resource for those interested in the intersections of race, politics, and aesthetics, inviting readers to engage with the rich legacy of the black radical tradition in shaping our understanding of society and resistance.