The Birth Of Biopolitics by Michel Foucault
Lectures at the Collège de France, 1978-1979
This thought-provoking work delves into the intricate relationship between politics and life itself, exploring how modern governments have increasingly focused on managing populations through economic policies and regulatory frameworks. It examines the emergence of neoliberalism as a dominant political rationality, highlighting its impact on individual freedom, state intervention, and the shaping of societal norms. Through a series of lectures, the text provides a critical analysis of how power operates in contemporary societies, emphasizing the shift from sovereign power to biopower, where the governance of life becomes central to political strategy.
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- 2004
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