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The World of Biology and Politics
Dr. Steven Peterson
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Description for The World of Biology and Politics
Hardback. This volume describes (a) the present academic and institutional status of Biopolitics and (b) the wide range of research areas that have emerged within the field. Editor(s): Peterson, Steven A.; Somit, Albert. Series: Research in Biopolitics. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; PS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
This volume describes (a) the present academic and institutional status of Biopolitics and (b) the wide range of research areas that have emerged within the field. The Introduction puts into perspective the major differences and similarities between Biopolitics and more traditional approaches to political science in terms of basic concepts, scope, research methodology, and the resulting implications for public policy. The next two chapters focus on the institutions and organizations that have significantly influenced the structure and direction of the "movement." Chapter 4 describes how and why evolutionary theory has had an increasingly influential impact on political science. Chapters 5 ... Read more
This volume describes (a) the present academic and institutional status of Biopolitics and (b) the wide range of research areas that have emerged within the field. The Introduction puts into perspective the major differences and similarities between Biopolitics and more traditional approaches to political science in terms of basic concepts, scope, research methodology, and the resulting implications for public policy. The next two chapters focus on the institutions and organizations that have significantly influenced the structure and direction of the "movement." Chapter 4 describes how and why evolutionary theory has had an increasingly influential impact on political science. Chapters 5 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
Series
Research in Biopolitics
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781907283
SKU
V9781781907283
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99-50
About Dr. Steven Peterson
Peterson, Dr S.A. - Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA Somit, Dr. A - Southern Illinois University, IL, USA
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