Introduction
Abstract
This introductory chapter establishes the central argument of this book: that power as domination operates not only through violence but also through lies and deception, often more insidious and undertheorized. It outlines the book’s theoretical and methodological foundations and itscase studies – ranging from the conquest of the Americas to the climate crisis – highlighting recurring patterns in how lies and deception enable and sustain domination. In doing so, it positions this book as a critical intervention into the field of historical sociology, offering new ways to analyse how domination is achieved and maintained.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and Social Theory
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
Foucault
Power
and Ethics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 1–13
- Publication date
- 12 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter