ISBN:
0203201329
,
0415204364
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (viii, 183 p)
,
25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in science, technology, and society 4
Parallel Title:
Print version Biology and Political Science
DDC:
306.2
Keywords:
Sociobiology
;
Biopolitics
;
Political science
Abstract:
This book demonstrates the increasing convergence of interest of some social scientists in the theories, research and findings of the life sciences in building a more interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Biology and politics; Biopolitical theory; Comparative politics, world politics and international relations in biopolitical perspective; Methodological issues in biopolitics; Biology and behaviour; Biopolicy I: Decision-making and societal issues; Biopolicy II: Ecology and environmental issues at the global level; Towards human-centred political science; Appendix: Brain-imaging techniques; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-175) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
,
English
