Citation for published version: Dillet, B 2018, Suffocation and the Logic of Immunopolitics. in H Richter (ed.), Biopolitical Governance: Race, Gender and Economy. Rowman & Littlefield International Ltd, pp. 235-54. Publication date: 2018 Document Version Peer reviewed version Link to publication University of Bath Alternative formats If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact:
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