{"title":"William Max Nelson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eWilliam Max Nelson\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and scholar renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. Nelson's work delves deeply into the complex interplay of ideas that have shaped our modern world, often exploring themes of power, governance, and the broader implications of political doctrines throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his illuminating book, \u003cem\u003eEnlightenment Biopolitics\u003c\/em\u003e, William Max Nelson expertly navigates the intricate landscape of biopolitical thought during the Enlightenment era. By examining the ways in which early thinkers grappled with issues of biology, governance, and human welfare, Nelson provides a compelling analysis that resonates with contemporary discussions on these subjects. His book is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding how historical ideas influence today's political and social spheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection offers a profound exploration of human thought processes and political mechanisms, making it an essential addition to the libraries of historians, political science enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the development of modern society. Browse through William Max Nelson's works to discover a thought-provoking journey into the past, providing insights relevant to our present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"enlightenment-biopolitics-by-william-max-nelson-9780226825564","title":"Enlightenment Biopolitics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wide-ranging history tracing the birth of biopolitics in Enlightenment thought and its aftermath.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eEnlightenment Biopolitics\u003c\/em\u003e, historian William Max Nelson pursues the ambitious task of tracing the context in which biopolitical thought emerged and circulated. He locates that context in the Enlightenment when emancipatory ideals sat alongside the horrors of colonialism, slavery, and race-based discrimination. In fact, these did not just coexist, Nelson argues; they were actually mutually constitutive of Enlightenment ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Nelson focuses on Enlightenment-era visions of eugenics (including proposals to establish programs of selective breeding), forms of penal slavery, and spurious biological arguments about the supposed inferiority of particular groups. The Enlightenment, he shows, was rife with efforts to shape, harness, and \"organize\" the minds and especially the bodies of subjects and citizens. In his reading of the birth of biopolitics and its transformations, Nelson examines the shocking conceptual and practical connections between inclusion and exclusion, equality and inequality, rights and race, and the supposed \"improvement of the human species\" and practices of dehumanization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000605393132,"sku":"9780226825564","price":378.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/76b37776f35e60bdfbaca0abd789e20c.jpg?v=1763323943"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/william-max-nelson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}