Politics and the Life Sciences
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Politics and the Life Sciences

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Politics and the Life Sciences

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This book examines the development of biopolitics as an academic perspective within political science. It reviews the work of the leading proponents of this perspective and presents a comprehensive view of biopolitics as a framework to structure political inquiry. The book's chapters present a range of analysis, critique and recommendations for the current study of biopolitics. Coverage includes; the implications of biopolitics for political theory and the need to re-evaluate basic assumptions of the prevailing political science paradigm; an analysis of the methodological concerns of adopting a more biology-based approach to political science; the current state of knowledge of the genetic and neurological bases of mass and elite behavior; and biopolicy issues and the proper role of the life sciences in informing our understanding of them. The concluding chapter restates the case for a paradigm shift toward an interactive model, arguing that, rather than lead to biological determinism as denounced by some, this inclusive paradigm allows us to counteract deterministic protestations more effectively than by continuing to ignore or minimize biological influences.

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Yes, you can access Politics and the Life Sciences by Robert H. Blank, Samuel M. Hines Jr., Odelia Funke, Joseph Losco, Patrick Stewart, Robert H. Blank, Samuel M. Hines Jr., Odelia Funke, Joseph Losco, Patrick Stewart in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Politics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Year
2014
ISBN
9781784411077
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
Politics
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Politics and the Life Sciences: The State of the Discipline
  3. Contents
  4. Editorial Advisory Board
  5. Preface
  6. CHAPTER 1 Biology and Politics: An Introduction
  7. CHAPTER 2 Biology and Political Theory
  8. CHAPTER 3 Introduction to Methodological Issues in Biopolitics
  9. CHAPTER 4 Comparative Politics, World Politics, and International Relations in Biopolitical Perspective
  10. CHAPTER 5 Biology and Political Behavior
  11. CHAPTER 6 Biopolicy: Social Issues
  12. CHAPTER 7 Ecology and Environmental Issues at the Global Level
  13. CHAPTER 8 Toward Human-Centered Political Science
  14. References
  15. About the Authors