Inventing our Selves: Psychology, Power, and Personhood (Cambridge Studies in the History of Psychology)
by Nikolas Rose
Inventing our Selves investigates the historical interplay of psychology, power, and personhood. Nikolas Rose explores how psychological knowledge has constructed modern notions of the self within social and political frameworks. This scholarly work offers a critical examination of psychology's role in shaping identity and authority.
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Inventing our Selves examines the evolution of psychological concepts and their influence on individual identity and societal power structures. The book traces the historical development of psychology as a discipline that defines personhood.
Through a scholarly lens, it analyzes how psychological practices and theories have intersected with broader social and political dynamics. This work contributes to the Cambridge Studies in the History of Psychology series by offering a critical perspective on the field's impact.
The text highlights the ways in which psychology has become integral to modern governance and self-perception, providing a nuanced view of its historical context.
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