| Abstrakt: |
"Enlightenment Biopolitics: A History of Race, Eugenics, and the Making of Citizens" by William Max Nelson is a detailed exploration of the Francophone Enlightenment, focusing on the emergence of modern biopolitical projects in the eighteenth century. The book delves into proposals for human eugenics and the boundaries of belonging within France, shedding light on the intellectual and political orientations of the Enlightenment. While some chapters are more effective than others, the overall work is considered a major accomplishment with implications for understanding European history post-Enlightenment. Nelson's nuanced analysis challenges traditional narratives and offers new insights into the development of biopolitical thought in the Enlightenment era." [Extracted from the article] |
