The Biopolitics of Beauty

The Biopolitics of Beauty
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 266
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ISBN-10 : 9780520293878
ISBN-13 : 0520293878
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Book Synopsis The Biopolitics of Beauty by : Alvaro Jarrín

Download or read book The Biopolitics of Beauty written by Alvaro Jarrín and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eugenesis of beauty -- Plastic governmentality -- The circulation of beauty -- Hope, affect, mobility -- The raciology of beauty -- Cosmetic citizens


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