Wendy Brown's *Undoing the Demos* argues that neoliberalism is deeply destructive to democracy. It explores how neoliberalism, as a mode of reason, reshapes democratic language, practice, and subjectivity according to an economic framework. The book is divided into two parts: the first examines Foucault's account of neoliberalism, while the second discusses how neoliberal rationality extends into various spheres of life. Brown's central claim is that neoliberalism undermines democratic principles, practices, and institutions. She develops a theoretical framework based on Foucault, but also critiques his analysis, particularly his failure to account for the neo-liberal subject's loss of protection from market forces. Chapters 2 and 3 analyze Foucault's lectures on neoliberalism, highlighting new insights that expand his approach. Brown identifies 12 features of contemporary neoliberalism that Foucault could not account for, including the rise of finance capital and the neo-liberal subject's entanglement with markets. Chapters 4–6 examine how neoliberal rationality is disseminated through legal and educational systems, showing how governance practices, though not exclusive to neoliberalism, enable its spread. The book is praised for its rigorous analysis of neoliberal rationality, but criticized for its narrow focus on Anglo-American neoliberalism and its limited engagement with resistance and alternative rationalities. Brown's definition of democracy as "rule by the people" is also critiqued for oversimplifying democratic concepts and limiting the scope of her argument. Despite these shortcomings, *Undoing the Demos* is praised for its accessibility and theoretical depth, offering a timely and innovative exploration of neoliberalism's impact on democracy. It conveys a sober message about democracy's vulnerability and the need for resistance.Wendy Brown's *Undoing the Demos* argues that neoliberalism is deeply destructive to democracy. It explores how neoliberalism, as a mode of reason, reshapes democratic language, practice, and subjectivity according to an economic framework. The book is divided into two parts: the first examines Foucault's account of neoliberalism, while the second discusses how neoliberal rationality extends into various spheres of life. Brown's central claim is that neoliberalism undermines democratic principles, practices, and institutions. She develops a theoretical framework based on Foucault, but also critiques his analysis, particularly his failure to account for the neo-liberal subject's loss of protection from market forces. Chapters 2 and 3 analyze Foucault's lectures on neoliberalism, highlighting new insights that expand his approach. Brown identifies 12 features of contemporary neoliberalism that Foucault could not account for, including the rise of finance capital and the neo-liberal subject's entanglement with markets. Chapters 4–6 examine how neoliberal rationality is disseminated through legal and educational systems, showing how governance practices, though not exclusive to neoliberalism, enable its spread. The book is praised for its rigorous analysis of neoliberal rationality, but criticized for its narrow focus on Anglo-American neoliberalism and its limited engagement with resistance and alternative rationalities. Brown's definition of democracy as "rule by the people" is also critiqued for oversimplifying democratic concepts and limiting the scope of her argument. Despite these shortcomings, *Undoing the Demos* is praised for its accessibility and theoretical depth, offering a timely and innovative exploration of neoliberalism's impact on democracy. It conveys a sober message about democracy's vulnerability and the need for resistance.