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In the Time of Pandemic, the Deep Structure of Biopower Is Laid Bare.

Authors :
Davis, Lennard J.
Source :
English Language Notes. Apr2023, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p17-21. 5p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The pandemic revealed the workings of biopower in relation to people with disabilities. In focusing on lives worth living, decisions were made based on metrics about the quality of life of various groups. Ultimately, the pandemic revealed the power structure lurking behind a rhetoric of "care and compassion." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00138282
Volume :
61
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
English Language Notes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163368925
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1215/00138282-10293107