The book "Governing the Soul: The Shaping of the Private Self" by Nikolai Rose explores the psychological and social dynamics that shape individual identity and behavior. The content is divided into four parts: 1. **People at War**: This section delves into the psychology of war, the management of morale, the experiences of soldiers, and the impact of war on groups. 2. **The Productive Subject**: It examines the role of work in shaping individuals, including the contentment of workers, the challenges of working in war, democratic aspects of work, management expertise, and the production of the self. 3. **The Child, the Family, and the Outside World**: This part focuses on the development of young citizens, the psychological perspective on family relationships, the importance of love and autonomy in family bonds, and the maximization of mental health. 4. **Managing Our Selves**: It discusses the obligations to freedom, reshaping behavior, technologies of autonomy, and therapies for fostering freedom. The book also includes a preface to the second edition, an afterword from 1999, notes, and an index.The book "Governing the Soul: The Shaping of the Private Self" by Nikolai Rose explores the psychological and social dynamics that shape individual identity and behavior. The content is divided into four parts: 1. **People at War**: This section delves into the psychology of war, the management of morale, the experiences of soldiers, and the impact of war on groups. 2. **The Productive Subject**: It examines the role of work in shaping individuals, including the contentment of workers, the challenges of working in war, democratic aspects of work, management expertise, and the production of the self. 3. **The Child, the Family, and the Outside World**: This part focuses on the development of young citizens, the psychological perspective on family relationships, the importance of love and autonomy in family bonds, and the maximization of mental health. 4. **Managing Our Selves**: It discusses the obligations to freedom, reshaping behavior, technologies of autonomy, and therapies for fostering freedom. The book also includes a preface to the second edition, an afterword from 1999, notes, and an index.