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Governmentality

Written by

Iver B. Neumann
Former employee
Scott Hamilton

Ed.

Summary:

Governmentality is a concept that Michel Foucault developed in response to critics that found no subjects in his analyses of power. It refers to how subjects such as states may govern from afar by conducting the conduct of other subjects such as NGOs, individuals etc. This chapter traces the emergence of the concept, relates it to Foucault’s two other modes of power (sovereignty and discipline) and précis its use across the social sciences.
  • Published year: 2018
  • Publisher: Sage Publications
  • Page count: 1223
  • Language: Engelsk
  • Pages: 293 - 311

Written by

Iver B. Neumann
Former employee
Scott Hamilton