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The Use of Biodiversity in International Law: A Genealogy of Genetic Gold
This book employs a Foucaultian genealogical method to present an expanded, detailed and critical history of the discursive and practical use of biodiversity in international law. It draws from environmental history, philosophy of science, political economy and development studies.
| Author(s) | By Andreas Kotsakis. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 120 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This book employs a Foucaultian genealogical method to present an expanded, detailed and critical history of the discursive and practical use of biodiversity in international law. It draws from environmental history, philosophy of science, political economy and development studies.
1. The 'Undead' Convention and Environmental Reason 2. Lambswool into Synthetic: Early Programmes 3. The Glare of International Law and the Grand Bargain 4. The Genetic Gold Rush 5. The Regulation of Genetic Gold 6.Conclusion - Still Here
Andreas Kotsakis is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Oxford Brookes University, UK.
