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Book Synopsis: In The Right to Maim Jasbir K. Puar brings her pathbreaking work on the liberal state, sexuality, and biopolitics to bear on our understanding of disability. Drawing on a stunning array of theoretical and methodological frameworks, Puar uses the concept of “debility”—bodily injury and social exclusion brought on by economic and political factors—to disrupt the category of disability. She shows how debility, disability, and capacity together constitute an assemblage that states use to control populations. Puar's analysis culminates in an interrogation of Israel's policies toward Palestine, in which she outlines how Israel brings Palestinians into biopolitical being by designating them available for injury. Supplementing its right to kill with what Puar calls the right to maim, the Israeli state relies on liberal frameworks of disability to obscure and enable the mass debilitation of Palestinian bodies. Tracing disability's interaction with debility and capacity, Puar offers a brilliant rethinking of Foucauldian biopolitics while showing how disability functions at the intersection of imperialism and racialized capital.
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Discover a groundbreaking analysis of disability and biopolitics in "The Right to Maim." Jasbir K. Puar's insightful exploration of debility, capacity, and disability challenges traditional notions and sheds light on how states utilize these concepts to exert control over populations. Uncover the interconnectedness of debility, disability, and capacity as tools of power, and gain a deeper understanding of how these dynamics play out in real-world scenarios.
With a rich tapestry of theoretical and methodological frameworks at her disposal, Puar delves into the complex relationship between disability and imperialism, offering fresh perspectives on Foucauldian biopolitics. By examining Israel's policies towards Palestine, she unveils the disturbing reality of how the state employs the "right to maim" alongside its right to kill, perpetuating mass debilitation under the guise of liberal frameworks of disability. This eye-opening analysis will forever change the way you view disability and its entanglement with political power.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking exploration of disability studies and critical theory. "The Right to Maim" is a must-read for scholars, activists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how societal structures intersect with notions of debility, capacity, and disability. Embrace a new perspective on biopolitics and challenge your preconceived notions with Puar's groundbreaking work. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of enlightenment and critical reflection.
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