Res Biopolitics V5 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780762302710)

The study of biology and politics examines the linkage between the life sciences (broadly defined) and politics. Among biological areas from which these linkages are drawn include: human ethology; socio-biology; ethology; genetics; evolutionary theory; neurosciences; biotechnology; and, bioethics amongst others. These knowledge arenas are used to illuminate policy choices (biopolicy), political behaviour, leadership behaviour, international politics, and political philosophy, amongst others. Topics covered by this volume include human nature in the theory and practice of modern international relations; decision-making under uncertainty; political culture and AIDS policy; and, emerging political leadership in young adults.

Author: Steven a. Peterson
ISBN-10: 0762302712
ISBN-13: 9780762302710
Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
Language: English
Published: 11/18/1997
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d