WiSER and the programme of Public Positions on History and Politics would like to invite you to the launch of Biometric State: The Global Politics of Identification and Surveillance in South Africa, 1850 to the Present by Keith Breckenridge.
In this book, Breckenridge examines the historical origin of South Africa’s obsession with biometric government and the country’s international context in this. He explains the effects of biometric identification and registration systems on politics and democracy.
After giving a short speech about the biometric state and its significance, Breckenridge will take part in a panel discussion with Sharad Chari and Ivor Chipkin. The discussion will be chaired by Achille Mbembe.
The launch will be in the WiSER Seminar Room at Wits on 20 October, at 6 PM.
Don’t miss it!
Event Details
- Date: Monday, 20 October 2014
- Time: 6 PM
- Venue: WISER Seminar Room
6th Floor of the Richard Ward Building
Wits University
1 Jan Smuts Avenue
Braamfontein | Map - Guest Speakers: Achille Mbembe, Sharad Chari and Ivor Chipkin
- Refreshments will be served
- RSVP: Najibha.Deshmukh@wits.ac.za
Book Details
- Biometric State: The Global Politics of Identification and Surveillance in South Africa, 1850 to the Present by Keith Breckenridge
Book Homepage
EAN: 9781107077843
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