Conquest of Body

Biopower with Biotechnology

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
Cover of the book Conquest of Body by Polona Tratnik, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Polona Tratnik ISBN: 9783319573243
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: May 26, 2017
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Polona Tratnik
ISBN: 9783319573243
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: May 26, 2017
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book reflects on the phenomenon of biotechnology and how it affects the body and discusses a number of related issues, including visualization, mediation, and epistemology.

The author offers a compelling thesis, arguing that the exploration of the human body has one ultimate aim: to gain knowledge of it and to conquer it. Exploration of body has an intrinsic link to power, since knowledge is constitutive for the power over the body. Ultimately the conquest of body means the power to intervene into life processes.

The book breaks new ground with its study of body visualizations, from the Renaissance drawings to the medical imaging. In particular, it investigates their complex mediality. It also considers the extension and the reach of biopower that is now possible thanks to a wide range of engineering applications.

The author originally questions the research approach by rethinking the relationship between mental and sensual examination. She takes into consideration the epistemological problem of the two modes of exploration: obtaining knowledge from empirical exploration and projecting that knowledge to the object of exploration.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book reflects on the phenomenon of biotechnology and how it affects the body and discusses a number of related issues, including visualization, mediation, and epistemology.

The author offers a compelling thesis, arguing that the exploration of the human body has one ultimate aim: to gain knowledge of it and to conquer it. Exploration of body has an intrinsic link to power, since knowledge is constitutive for the power over the body. Ultimately the conquest of body means the power to intervene into life processes.

The book breaks new ground with its study of body visualizations, from the Renaissance drawings to the medical imaging. In particular, it investigates their complex mediality. It also considers the extension and the reach of biopower that is now possible thanks to a wide range of engineering applications.

The author originally questions the research approach by rethinking the relationship between mental and sensual examination. She takes into consideration the epistemological problem of the two modes of exploration: obtaining knowledge from empirical exploration and projecting that knowledge to the object of exploration.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Overcoming Uncertainty of Institutional Environment as a Tool of Global Crisis Management by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Technology, Society and Sustainability by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Advances in Swarm Intelligence by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Global Governance of Intellectual Property in the 21st Century by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Algorithms and Complexity by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book The Changing Shape of Politics by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Trust and Reputation Management Systems by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Advances in Production, Logistics and Traffic by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Young People's Perspectives on End-of-Life by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book IoT as a Service by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book The Drivers of Wearable Device Usage by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book Modern Methods in Collisional-Radiative Modeling of Plasmas by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book The Principles of Alternative Investments Management by Polona Tratnik
Cover of the book The Informal Economy in Global Perspective by Polona Tratnik
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy