Dispersed Destinies. Bio-politics after Deepwater Horizon

Trabajo/Tesis de Licenciatura , 2012 , 93 Páginas , Calificación: 1,5

Etnología / Folclore

The story about the impacts of the Deepwater Horizons oil spill is one of ongoing health problems that will likely continue into the future. The fast dispersion of oil at the spill site is juxtaposed with the long-term health impacts caused by chemical exposure. People affected continue to fight for redress, demanding free treatment facilities and financial compensation. They build their claims on a damaged biological integrity, contesting notions of state and corporate responsibility. Worries about future chronic epidemics in the form of cancer are widespread. Posttraumatic stress shouldn’t be neglected in this case, but neither should physical health problems. The impacts of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which had tremendous outcomes on the people who worked in the clean up, is an example of how physical health impacts are an issue that need to be taken seriously.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Petro-state politics
  • Shrimp and petroleum: An ambiguous relationship
  • Petro-state citizens
  • The deregulation of industry practices
• Creating dispersed destinies
  • An illegitimate illness
  • Bio-politics between pastoral power and neoliberal governmentality
  • Public portrayal and personal impacts
  • Biological citizenship and the human right to health
• Conclusions
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This Lizentiatsarbeit examines the bio-political consequences of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It analyzes the interplay of power structures, environmental degradation, and the health of coastal communities in the aftermath of the disaster. The work aims to understand how the spill has impacted the lives of residents, particularly in terms of their health and well-being, and how these impacts are shaped by the political and economic forces at play.

• The role of the petro-state in shaping the relationship between industry and the environment
• The impact of the oil spill on the health and well-being of coastal communities
• The interplay of bio-politics, neoliberal governmentality, and the human right to health
• The challenges of addressing environmental disasters in a globalized world
• The importance of understanding the hidden impacts of environmental disasters

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction sets the stage for the analysis by highlighting the significance of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and its lasting impacts on the Gulf Coast. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the hidden consequences of environmental disasters, particularly those related to health and well-being.

The chapter on petro-state politics explores the complex relationship between the oil industry, the government, and the environment. It examines the historical development of the petro-state in the Gulf region, highlighting the deregulation of industry practices and the resulting environmental consequences. The chapter also analyzes the role of petro-state citizens in shaping the political landscape and their relationship with the oil industry.

The chapter on creating dispersed destinies delves into the bio-political consequences of the oil spill. It examines the emergence of an "illegitimate illness" among coastal residents, characterized by a range of health problems linked to exposure to oil and dispersants. The chapter explores the interplay of pastoral power and neoliberal governmentality in shaping the response to the health crisis, highlighting the challenges of addressing the needs of affected communities.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, bio-politics, petro-state, environmental degradation, health impacts, coastal communities, neoliberal governmentality, human right to health, and dispersed destinies. The text examines the complex interplay of these factors in the aftermath of the disaster, highlighting the challenges of addressing environmental disasters in a globalized world.

• Universidad: University of Zurich (Ethnologisches Seminar der Universität Zürich)
• Calificación: 1,5
• Autor: licentiatus philosophiae Simon Meier (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2012
• Páginas: 93
• No. de catálogo: V276223
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783656690887
• ISBN (Libro): 9783656690832
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: dispersed, destinies, bio-politics, deepwater, horizon