Rule of experts : Egypt, techno-politics, modernity /

In a series of interrelated essays focused on twentieth-century Egypt, the author, a political theorist, provides an examination of the forms of reason, power and expertise that characterize contemporary politics.

Bibliografiska uppgifter
Huvudupphovsman: Mitchell, Timothy, 1955-
Materialtyp: Licensed eBooks
Språk:engelska
Publicerad: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2002.
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Innehållsförteckning:
  • I. Para-sites of capitalism. Can the mosquito speak? ; Principles true in every country ; The character of calculability
  • II. Peasant studies. Invention and reinvention of the peasant ; Nobody listens to a poor man ; Heritage and violence
  • III. Fixing the economy. Object of development ; Market's place ; Dreamland.