governmentality and political studies

Authors: Walters, William¹; Haahr, Jens Henrik²

Source: European Political Science, Volume 4, Number 3, September 2005 , pp. 288-300(13)

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Abstract:

Often overlooked by political scientists, Foucault's later work on ‘governmentality’ has much to offer political analysis. This paper does three things. First, it highlights three different meanings that Foucault and others give to this term. Second, it reviews some of the key debates – such as the nature of liberal governance – surrounding studies of governmentality. Finally, it illustrates the analytical promise of a governmentality perspective through a short discussion of recent developments in European governance.European Political Science (2005) 4, 288–300. doi:10.1057/palgrave.eps.2210038

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.eps.2210038

Affiliations: 1: aDepartment of Political Science, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada K1S 5B6, Email: wwalters@ccs.carleton.ca 2: bDanish Technological Institute, Kongsvang Allé 29, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, Email: jens.henrik.haahr@teknologisk.dk

Publication date: 2005-09-01