@article {8475,
	title = {A Pre-event Configuration for Biological Threats: Preparedness and the Constitution of Biosecurity Events},
	journal = {American Ethnologist},
	volume = {36},
	year = {2009},
	note = {Item Citation: American Ethnologist. August 2009, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p478, 14 p.Accession Number: edsgcl.204986216; Publication Type: Academic Journal; Source: American Ethnologist; Language: English; Publication Date: 20090801; Rights: Copyright 2009 Gale, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved., COPYRIGHT 2009 American Anthropological Assn.; Imprint: American Anthropological Assn.},
	month = {2009///},
	pages = {478},
	publisher = {American Anthropological Assn.},
	abstract = {Drawing on an inquiry into Israel{\textquoteright}s preparedness for biological threats, in this article I suggest a new analysis of biosecurity events. A complex and dynamic assemblage emerges to prepare for biological threats, one that I call a {\textquoteright}pre-event configuration.{\textquoteright} The assemblage is composed of three core elements{\textendash}the scientific element, the security element, and the public health element{\textendash}each of which diagnoses threats and suggests appropriate solutions. This configuration also determines what will be perceived as an event for which preparation is needed and what will remain a nonevent. I maintain that the constitution of an event takes place beyond the actual time of its occurrence and is determined by the pre-event configuration in the {\textquoteright}time of event.{\textquoteright} Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of events should combine an examination of actual events and their aftermath with an inquiry into their potentialities as determined by the pre-event configuration. [biosecurity, preparedness, events, disasters]},
	keywords = {Biosecurity {\textendash} Methods, Company business management, Emergency management {\textendash} Methods, ISRAEL, National security {\textendash} Management},
	isbn = {0094-0496},
	url = {https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1548-1425.2009.01174.x},
	author = {Samimian-Darash, Limor}
}
