Biopolitics, Governmentality and Humanitarianism
This book critically analyses the changing role and nature of post-Cold War humanitarianism, using Foucault''s theories of biopolitics and governmentality.
It offers a compelling and insightful interpretation of the policies and practices associated with ‘new humanitarianism in general, as well as of the dynamics of two specific international assistance efforts: the post-2001 conflict-related assi...
This book critically analyses the changing role and nature of post-Cold War humanitarianism, using Foucault''s theories of biopolitics and governmentality.
It offers a compelling and insightful interpretation of the policies and practices associated with ‘new humanitarianism in general, as well as of the dynamics of two specific international assistance efforts: the post-2001 conflict-related assi...
