Liminal Politics in the New Age of Disease: Technocratic Mimetism

The book "Liminal Politics in the New Age of Disease" explores how the emergency measures introduced to counter the spread of Covid-19 can be orchestrated and exploited for political gain by 'trickster or 'parasitic figures. It examines the cloning of political responses from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and interrogates the underlying dynamics of a global technological mimetism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The exploration of 'liminal politics' in the context of the New Age of Disease delves into the intriguing phenomenon of an open-ended 'state of exception' where conventional rules no longer hold sway, and previously unthinkable possibilities emerge swiftly, seemingly overnight, to establish a new normal. By examining the emergency measures implemented to combat the spread of Covid-19, this book sheds light on how the accidental suspension of democratic accountability, everyday life, and civil liberties can be orchestrated and exploited by individuals or groups seeking political gain. It also critically examines the widespread cloning of political responses across jurisdictions, without considering their rational justification or local context, raising questions about the underlying dynamics of global technological mimetism. Through this examination, the book challenges the repetition of novel technocratic interventions and opens the door for new technologies to reshape social life in ways that threaten the disintegration of existing patterns. As such, it appeals to scholars and students of sociology, social theory, and anthropological theory with a keen interest in political expediency and the transformative impact of social change.

The exploration of 'liminal politics' in the context of the New Age of Disease delves into the intriguing phenomenon of an open-ended 'state of exception' where conventional rules no longer hold sway, and previously unthinkable possibilities emerge swiftly, seemingly overnight, to establish a new normal. By examining the emergency measures implemented to combat the spread of Covid-19, this book sheds light on how the accidental suspension of democratic accountability, everyday life, and civil liberties can be orchestrated and exploited by individuals or groups seeking political gain. It also critically examines the widespread cloning of political responses across jurisdictions, without considering their rational justification or local context, raising questions about the underlying dynamics of global technological mimetism. Through this examination, the book challenges the repetition of novel technocratic interventions and opens the door for new technologies to reshape social life in ways that threaten the disintegration of existing patterns. As such, it appeals to scholars and students of sociology, social theory, and anthropological theory with a keen interest in political expediency and the transformative impact of social change.

Weight: 621g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032201900