On Lingering and Being Last: Race and Sovereignty in the New World

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Exploring the concept of sovereignty, the book delves into its various interpretations, questioning whether it is defined by formal legitimacy, practical authority, or the ability to manage borders and citizen regulation. It highlights the urgency and frustration experienced by political theorists, historians, international relations scholars, lawyers, anthropologists, and literary critics as they grapple with the complexities of sovereign power and its implications in contemporary discourse.