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The book provides a cultural critique of how advancements in biomedicine and biotechnology impact health practices, particularly emphasizing prevention and self-surveillance. Frederike Offizier examines the interplay between health, security, and identity, revealing how a heightened focus on risk alters our perceptions of health and our relationships with our bodies. Through an analysis of diverse texts, she highlights the emergence of new paradigms of difference and identities shaped by biomedicine, ultimately introducing the concept of biosecurity individuals.
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The Biosecurity Individual, Frederike Offizier
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