Bio-Imperialism : Disease, Terror, and the Construction of National Fragility...

by D'arcangelis, Gwen Shuni

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Bio-Imperialism : Disease, Terror, and the Construction of National Fragility, Paperback by D'arcangelis, Gwen Shuni, ISBN 197881478X, ISBN-13 9781978814783, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This study critiques the methods and aims of an active US biodefense program and preparedness against bioterrorism in the context of global health security, examining intersections among bio-imperialism, bioscience, public health, and national security. The study uncovers discourses and assumptions about bioterrorism, US vulnerability, and techno-scientific capabilities for controlling germs. It considers the role that US imperial ambitions play in US bioterror and disease response, and points to the shift from bioterrorism preparedness to pandemic preparedness after the flu epidemic of 2003. Th contains b&w photos, political cartoons, and maps. Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()

• ISBN: 9781978814783
• Condition: Fine

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