Lemke, Thomas , Trump, Eric Frederick , Casper, Monica
Biopolitics: An Advanced Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780814752425
- author:
- Lemke, Thomas , Trump, Eric Frederick , Casper, Monica
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYU Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 158
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.02 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Biopolitics: An Advanced Introduction by Thomas Lemke explores the concept of biopolitics and its relevance in contemporary theoretical debates. This systematic overview examines the history of the notion, tracing its evolution from rational decision-making to eugenics and racism. Lemke argues that life has become a measurable factor, separate from individual experience, leading to practices of correction, exclusion, normalization, and disciplining. The book provides a clear outline of the stakes and debates surrounding biopolitics, making it an essential primer for sociological and theoretical discussions. By examining the processes of life, population organization, and governance, Lemke sheds light on the underlying dynamics that shape our understanding of the world around us.
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