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Teaching Biopolitics: Needs, Experiences, Problems and Prospects1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 May 2016

Fred Kort
Fred Kort*
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Department of Political Science, University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut 06268
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Abstract

Biopolitics must be taught in a context that makes it possible for students to acquire competence in at least evolutionary biology, genetics (with the proper molecular biology perspective), biological anthropology, neurobiology, and the evolution of behavior. A more modest beginning may be necessary, however, and actually has been pursued at various institutions.

Although a systematic study of experiences in teaching biopolitics has not been prepared, various impressions have been obtained. In spite of some seemingly discouraging situations with respect to biopolitics, expectations that a biobehavioral perspective ultimately will be the principal and pervasive frame of reference for a proper study of political processes and institutions are justified.

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Overview of Curricular Concerns
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Politics and the Life Sciences , Volume 5 , Issue 1 , August 1986, pp. 14 - 21
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Copyright © Association for Politics and the Life Sciences 

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