Security, Territory, Population

Delve into the groundbreaking ideas of Michel Foucault in his influential work, Security, Territory, Population, published by Palgrave USA in 2007. This compelling book, spanning 417 pages, is based on Foucault's lectures at the Collège de France from January to April 1978, marking a pivotal moment in his philosophical journey. Foucault examines the concept of 'bio-power' and investigates the intricate foundations of this transformative technology of power over populations. He further explores the dynamics of security and the historical evolution of 'governmentality', offering profound insights into the relationship between power and state governance. Ideal for students and scholars of philosophy and political science, this paperback edition invites readers to engage with Foucault's critical analysis of societal structures and the mechanisms of control that shape our world.