Practical Biopolitics of COVID-19: Indonesian and Russian Experiences

The book "Practical Biopolitics of COVID-19: Indonesian and Russian Experiences" applies biopolitical theorizing to study the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on health and medical crises in Indonesia and Russia. It explores the interconnectedness between life and politics, challenges for political actors, and different regimes of care and protection. It raises questions about the conceptual vocabulary of politics, national experiences of crisis management, and comparisons with national sovereignties, good governance, and public policy.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

The book "Practical Biopolitics of COVID-19: Indonesian and Russian Experiences" delves into the realm of biopolitics, particularly focusing on the concept of practical biopolitics, as a framework for examining diverse experiences and policies employed in addressing health and medical crises. It explores how the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the intricate web of connections between life and politics, presenting significant challenges for political actors in Indonesia and Russia.

Practical biopolitics encompasses a range of care and protection regimes, as well as various techniques for governing human lives and administering healthcare. These practices are shaped by the self-securing and self-sustaining public "conduct of the conduct." Within practical biopolitics, there is a sub-field dedicated to analyzing specific policy practices, administrative and managerial tools, and the measures governments employ to combat health threats.

The book raises several thought-provoking questions. It examines how the COVID-19 global alert has reshaped the conceptual landscape of politics. It explores the potential for comparing different national responses to pandemics in terms of national sovereignties, good governance, public policy, foreign policy, and other relevant dimensions. By undertaking such comparisons, the book aims to shed light on the complex interplay between health, politics, and international relations.

Overall, "Practical Biopolitics of COVID-19: Indonesian and Russian Experiences" offers a valuable contribution to the study of biopolitics and crisis management. It provides insights into the specific challenges faced by Indonesia and Russia in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also contributing to broader discussions on the role of government, policy, and international cooperation in addressing health crises.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 240 x 161 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666952131