Individuals - Contemplations on Modern Power Constructs

Pasquale De Marco

Sinopsis

In a world shaped by power dynamics, this book offers a profound exploration of the nature, manifestations, and consequences of power. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, it delves into the intricate interplay between power and individuals, institutions, and discourse.

With thought-provoking insights and rigorous analysis, this book unravels the complex ways in which power operates in our lives. It examines the historical evolution of power structures, from traditional authority to modern disciplinary regimes, and explores the subtle and pervasive forms of power that permeate our societies.

Through in-depth analysis, the book reveals how power shapes our desires, aspirations, and sense of self, and how it can be internalized and exert a profound influence on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It also investigates the strategies of resistance and subversion that emerge in response to power structures, highlighting the potential for power to be used for liberation and empowerment.

The book further examines the role of institutions, such as schools, prisons, and hospitals, in perpetuating and reinforcing power relations. It analyzes how these institutions shape individual behavior and experiences, and how they can be sites of resistance and transformation.

Delving into the complex relationship between power and discourse, the book explores how language and communication are used to construct and maintain power structures, and how counter-discourses can challenge and subvert these structures. It also examines the role of discourse in shaping our understanding of power and its potential to inspire collective action for social change.

This book is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of power dynamics and their impact on individuals and societies. It is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence.

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Disponible desde: 02/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 157 páginas.

Humanidades y ciencias sociales

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