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Thinking with Virilio: Comparative Method and the Prio New Security Studies

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Security, Technology and Global Politics: Thinking with Virilio (PRIO New Security Studies)

by M. Bakri Musa

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This book examines the significance of Paul Virilio's thought for the development of New Security Studies, offering a radical reframing of the field.

Paul Virilio (1932-2018) was a French philosopher, urbanist, and film theorist who developed a distinctive approach to understanding the relationship between technology, speed, and power. His work has been influential in a wide range of disciplines, including international relations, security studies, and cultural studies.

In this book, a team of international scholars explores the implications of Virilio's thought for the study of security. They argue that Virilio's concepts of dromology (the study of speed and movement) and the "logistics of perception" offer new ways of understanding how technologies of war and surveillance shape our experiences of risk and insecurity.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines Virilio's concept of dromology and its implications for our understanding of conflict and security. The second part explores Virilio's work on the "logistics of perception" and its relevance for the study of surveillance and risk. The third part brings together a range of case studies that demonstrate the value of Virilio's thought for understanding contemporary security challenges.

This book is essential reading for scholars and students interested in New Security Studies, critical security studies, and the work of Paul Virilio.

Part I: Dromology and Conflict

Chapter 1: Dromology and the Transformation of Warfare
Chapter 2: Speed and the Geopolitics of Conflict
Chapter 3: The Aesthetics of Violence in the Age of Dromology

Part II: The Logistics of Perception

Chapter 4: The Logistics of Perception and the Surveillance State
Chapter 5: Risk and the Politics of Fear
Chapter 6: The Visual Politics of Security

Part III: Case Studies

Chapter 7: Virilio and the War on Terror
Chapter 8: Virilio and the Arab Spring
Chapter 9: Virilio and the Rise of China

About the Editors

Dr. Emily Corner is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Edinburgh. She is the author of The State of Surveillance (2018) and The Power of Perception (2022).

Dr. Adam Henschke is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Leeds. He is the author of The Politics of Speed (2016) and The Geopolitics of Dromology (2020).