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Tactical Biopolitics: Art, Activism, and Technoscience (Leonardo),Used
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Scientists, scholars, and artists consider the political significance of recent advances in the biological sciences.Popular culture in this biological century seems to feed on proliferating fears, anxieties, and hopes around the life sciences at a time when such basic concepts as scientific truth, race and gender identity, and the human itself are destabilized in the public eye. Tactical Biopolitics suggests that the political challenges at the intersection of life, science, and art are best addressed through a combination of artistic intervention, critical theorizing, and reflective practices. Transcending disciplinary boundaries, contributions to this volume focus on the political significance of recent advances in the biological sciences and explore the possibility of public participation in scientific discourse, drawing on research and practice in art, biology, critical theory, anthropology, and cultural studies. After framing the subject in terms of both biology and art, Tactical Biopolitics discusses such topics as race and genetics (with contributions from leading biologists Richard Lewontin and Richard Levins); feminist bioscience; the politics of scientific expertise; bioart and the public sphere (with an essay by artist Claire Pentecost); activism and public health (with an essay by Treatment Action Group cofounder Mark Harrington); biosecurity after 9/11 (with essays by artists' collective Critical Art Ensemble and anthropologist Paul Rabinow); and humananimal interaction (with a framing essay by cultural theorist Donna Haraway).ContributorsGaymon Bennett, Larry Carbone, Karen Cardozo, Gary Cass, Beatriz da Costa, Oron Catts, Gabriella Coleman, Critical Art Ensemble, Gwen D'Arcangelis, Troy Duster, Donna Haraway, Mark Harrington, Jens Hauser, Kathy High, Fatimah Jackson, Gwyneth Jones, Jonathan King, Richard Levins, Richard Lewontin, Rachel Mayeri, Sherie McDonald, Claire Pentecost, Kavita Philip, Paul Rabinow, Banu Subramanian, subRosa, Abha Sur, Samir Sur, Jacqueline Stevens, Eugene Thacker, Paul Vanouse, Ionat Zurr
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- Q: What is the main theme of Tactical Biopolitics? A: Tactical Biopolitics explores the political significance of recent advances in biological sciences through the lens of art, activism, and technoscience.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from notable figures such as Richard Lewontin, Donna Haraway, and Claire Pentecost, among others.
- Q: What topics are covered in Tactical Biopolitics? A: Key topics include race and genetics, feminist bioscience, bioart, public health activism, biosecurity, and human-animal interaction.
- Q: Is Tactical Biopolitics suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic purposes as it offers critical insights from various disciplines, including biology, art, and cultural studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: How many pages are in Tactical Biopolitics? A: Tactical Biopolitics contains a total of 536 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of Tactical Biopolitics? A: This edition of Tactical Biopolitics is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was Tactical Biopolitics published? A: Tactical Biopolitics was published on August 13, 2010.
- Q: Who is the author of Tactical Biopolitics? A: The book is authored by Beatriz da Costa.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the intersection of science and art? A: Yes, Tactical Biopolitics addresses the intersection of science and art, providing critical perspectives on how they influence public discourse and political engagement.