Death and Power A Deep Inquiry into Society, Control, and Human Existence

S K, Javed

ISBN 10: 9229511358 / ISBN 13: 9789229511351

Published by Self, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Death and Power A Deep Inquiry into Society, Control, and Human Existence
• Publisher: Self
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9229511358
• ISBN 13: 9789229511351
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

What if death is not just an ending-but a decision shaped by power?

Death and Power: A Deep Inquiry into Society, Control, and Human Existence takes you beyond the usual understanding of death as a natural, biological event. Instead, it reveals a powerful truth: death is often influenced by systems of control, inequality, and social structures.

In today's world, not all lives are treated equally-and not all deaths are recognized the same way. This book explores how power determines whose lives are protected, whose suffering is ignored, and whose deaths are forgotten. Through a clear and engaging approach, it uncovers the hidden connections between power, society, inequality, and human existence.

Drawing from influential thinkers like Michel Foucault, Giorgio Agamben, and Achille Mbembe, this work explains complex ideas in a way that is both accessible and deeply insightful. It combines theory with real-world examples-from literature and media to activism and history-to show how systems shape life and death in ways we often fail to notice.

From the AIDS crisis to racial injustice, from cultural narratives to political decisions, this book challenges readers to question what they believe about life, death, and justice. It highlights how marginalized communities are often pushed to the edges-where survival itself becomes uncertain.

Unlike traditional academic texts, this book is written in a style that is both intellectual and readable. It invites students, thinkers, and curious readers to explore big questions without feeling overwhelmed.

Inside this book, you will discover:

• How power influences life and death in modern society
• Why some lives are valued more than others
• The hidden politics behind death and survival
• The role of culture, media, and history in shaping our understanding
• A new perspective on inequality, justice, and human dignity

This is not just a book about death-it is a book about life, power, and the systems that define both.

If you are interested in society, philosophy, politics, or human behavior, this book will challenge your thinking and leave you with a deeper understanding of the world around you.

Read it not just to learn-but to see differently.