Examining questions of statehood, biopolitics, sovereignty, neoliberal reason and the economy, Governmentality explores the advantages and limitations of adopting Michel Foucault's concept of governmentality as an analytical framework. Contributors highlight the differences as well as possible convergences with alternative theoretical frameworks. By assembling authors with a wide range of different disciplinary backgrounds, from philosophy, literature, political science, sociology to medical anthropology, the book offers a fresh perspective on studies of governmentality.
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Examining questions of statehood, biopolitics, sovereignty, neoliberal reason and the economy, Governmentality explores the advantages and limitations of adopting Michel Foucault's concept of governmentality as an analytical framework. Contributors highlight the differences as well as possible convergences with alternative theoretical frameworks. By assembling authors with a wide range of different disciplinary backgrounds, from philosophy, literature, political science, sociology to medical anthropology, the book offers a fresh perspective on studies of governmentality.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought |
Release date | July 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2010 |
Editors | Ulrich Broeckling, Susanne Krasmann, Thomas Lemke |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 332 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-99920-5 |
Barcode | 9780415999205 |
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LSN | 0-415-99920-0 |