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Life As Surplus: Biotechnology And Capitalism In The Neoliberal Era,New
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Focusing On The Period Between The 1970S And The Present, Life As Surplus Is A Pointed And Important Study Of The Relationship Between Politics, Economics, Science, And Cultural Values In The United States Today. Melinda Cooper Demonstrates That The History Of Biotechnology Cannot Be Understood Without Taking Into Account The Simultaneous Rise Of Neoliberalism As A Political Force And An Economic Policy. From The Development Of Recombinant Dna Technology In The 1970S To The Second Bush Administration'S Policies On Stem Cell Research, Cooper Connects The Utopian Polemic Of Freemarket Capitalism With Growing Internal Contradictions Of The Commercialized Life Sciences.The Biotech Revolution Relocated Economic Production At The Genetic, Microbial, And Cellular Level. Taking As Her Point Of Departure The Assumption That Life Has Been Drawn Into The Circuits Of Value Creation, Cooper Underscores The Relations Between Scientific, Economic, Political, And Social Practices. In Penetrating Analyses Of Reaganera Science Policy, The Militarization Of The Life Sciences, Hiv Politics, Pharmaceutical Imperialism, Tissue Engineering, Stem Cell Science, And The Prolife Movement, The Author Examines The Speculative Impulses That Have Animated The Growth Of The Bioeconomy.At The Very Core Of The New Postindustrial Economy Is The Transformation Of Biological Life Into Surplus Value. Life As Surplus Offers A Clear Assessment Of Both The Transformative, Therapeutic Dimensions Of The Contemporary Life Sciences And The Violence, Obligation, And Debt Servitude Crystallizing Around The Emerging Bioeconomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Life As Surplus'? A: 'Life As Surplus' primarily examines the intersection of biotechnology and capitalism, particularly within the context of neoliberalism from the 1970s to the present.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Melinda Cooper.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the relationship between science, politics, economics, and cultural values, as well as the implications of the biotech revolution on life sciences and the economy.
- Q: How many pages does 'Life As Surplus' have? A: 'Life As Surplus' contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition, published on February 20, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Life As Surplus' is in new condition, ensuring a fresh reading experience.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What additional features come with this book? A: Features include guaranteed packaging, same-day dispatch for orders received before noon, and a no-quibble returns policy.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book is targeted towards? A: 'Life As Surplus' is particularly relevant for readers interested in biotechnology, economics, and social science.
- Q: What insights does the book provide into the bioeconomy? A: The book offers a critical analysis of the transformation of biological life into surplus value and discusses the societal implications surrounding the bioeconomy.