A. Biopower
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Themes & Theories in International Relations »Themes & Theories in International Relations
7. Representation, resistance, biopower »7. Representation, resistance, biopower
C. Biopolitics »C. Biopolitics
A. Biopower
Biopower is a means of managing & governing the life of the population »Biopower is a means of managing & governing the life of the population
Biopower: control of groups of people & entire populations »Biopower: control of groups of people & entire populations
Forms of life incapable of self-regulation needs discipline/punishment »Forms of life incapable of self-regulation needs discipline/punishment
It is productive power: creates/regulates health/welfare of population »It is productive power: creates/regulates health/welfare of population
Technology of power = disciplinary institutions & regulatory controls. »Technology of power = disciplinary institutions & regulatory controls.
The strategies & tactics of biopower are meant to improve life »The strategies & tactics of biopower are meant to improve life
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