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The Biopolitics of Postmodern Bodies: Constitutions of Self in Immune System Discourse Donna Haraway. Prepared by: Dr. Kay Picart. Guide Questions. What is Haraway’s thesis statement? Why does she contend that scientific discourses are “lumpy”?.
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The Biopolitics of Postmodern Bodies: Constitutions of Self in Immune System DiscourseDonna Haraway Prepared by: Dr. Kay Picart
Guide Questions • What is Haraway’s thesis statement? • Why does she contend that scientific discourses are “lumpy”?
The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1968): cooperation
The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1974): T cell conductor; thymus as helper
The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1977): T cells Ly1; Ly2,3-joint conductors; Ly 1,2,3-prompter
The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1982): T cells-conductor; Lyt 1&2-prompters: G.O.D. resigned to conflict
Guide Question • Why does Haraway say bodies have become cyborgs?
The problem of the Individual • How has the “individual” been defined scientifically (e.g., Huxley, Dawkins)?
Guide Question • How does Haraway form an analogy between astronomical and immunological representations?
Guide Question • According to Haraway, how does colonial discourse persist in Immunology discourse?
Final Question • Why does Haraway conclude with a section on science fiction?