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Evolutionary International Relations: A Biopolitical Framework for Teaching World Politics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 May 2016

Jack O'Neill
Jack O'Neill*
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Department of Political Science, California State University, Northridge, California 91330
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Abstract

This article pursues two goals. It sets forth a framework for incorporating life sciences materials into introductory or advanced courses in international relations. It also presents a format for processing these materials in the classroom. In pursuit of these aims, the article addresses problems commonly encountered when initially undertaking a more balanced biopolitical approach to international relations, and sets forth proposals designed to treat these problems.

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Specific Courses in Politics and the Life Sciences
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Politics and the Life Sciences , Volume 5 , Issue 1 , August 1986 , pp. 44 - 53
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Copyright © Association for Politics and the Life Sciences 

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