Governmentality Current Issues and Future Challenges

Governmentality Current Issues and Future Challenges by Ulrich Bröckling, published by Routledge on September 5, 2012, is a comprehensive exploration of statehood, biopolitics, sovereignty, and neoliberal reason. This edition, comprising 340 pages, delves into the advantages and limitations of Michel Foucault’s concept of governmentality as an analytical framework, presenting a diverse range of perspectives from contributors across various disciplines, including philosophy, political science, and sociology.

Readers will find a thorough examination of the intersections and divergences between governmentality and alternative theoretical frameworks. The book aims to provide fresh insights into the studies of governmentality, addressing contemporary issues and future challenges within the realms of political science and social theory. By engaging with a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, this work enriches the discourse surrounding the complexities of governance and its implications in modern society.