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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
Book Summary
This is a rigorous non-fiction work in philosophy and political theory. It presents a provocative argument about how power is organized within civilizations, suggesting that conflict and warfare underlie political authority. The intended reader includes students of philosophy, political science, sociology, and history, as well as readers curious about how societies claim order and legitimacy. The tone is challenging, urgent, and intellectually precise.
Presented as a tightly argued sequence of lectures from a prominent institution in the mid-1970s, the book moves across historical and literary examplesโfrom ancient myths to totalitarian regimesโto illustrate how war and coercion shape political life. The reading experience blends theory with concrete case studies, inviting readers to connect abstract ideas to real-world situations and to rethink familiar assumptions about power, sovereignty, and governance.
For students and scholars, it offers core concepts of power relations, state authority, and social control, while showing how to analyze political history with a critical eye. The writing remains accessible through concise, argument-driven sections that tie ideas to familiar domainsโlaw, policy, and public life. This is a demanding but rewarding academic text that fosters deep thinking and informed discussion.
After finishing, readers gain a sharper framework for analyzing contemporary politics, an enhanced ability to critique arguments about authority, and a deeper curiosity about how past ideas illuminate present conflicts. It leaves a lasting impression of how power is maintained, challenged, and reinterpreted, encouraging ongoing inquiry into governance, history, and social life.
Product Details
Author
Michel Foucault
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
9780241435168
ISBN
9780241435168
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.9x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
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