This is not a history of Egypt; this is a demonstration of a larger thesis about techno-politics in the modern era (dare I say posthumanism!). Regardless, though I found Mitchell rather antagonistic to read (if you've read Michel Foucault, you may know what I mean), the content and sub-theses are interesting and well-delivered. Though the careful reader may encounter a logical fallacy or two (SPOILER ALERT, how important are malarial infections if the entire country is literally dying of starvation?), for all I know, this is the Foucault-esque rewarding of a careful reader. Regardless, it is a read which is interesting, and perhaps unique. ( )