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Introducing Foucault: A Graphic Guide
Chris Horrocks
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Paperback. Michel Foucault's work was described at his death as 'the most important event of thought in our century'. This book places his work in its turbulent philosophical and political context, and explores his mission to expose the links between knowledge and power in the human sciences, their discourses and institutions. Illustrator(s): Jevtic, Zoran. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 175 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 119 x 14. Weight in Grams: 154.
Michel Foucault's work was described at his death as 'the most important event of thought in our century'. As a philosopher, historian and political activist, he certainly left behind an enduring and influential body of work, but is this acclaim justified? "Introducing Foucault" places his work in its turbulent philosophical and political context, and critically explores his mission to expose the links between knowledge and power in the human sciences, their discourses and institutions. This book explains how Foucault overturned our assumptions about the experience and perception of madness, sexuality and criminality, and the often brutal social practices of confinement, ... Read more
Michel Foucault's work was described at his death as 'the most important event of thought in our century'. As a philosopher, historian and political activist, he certainly left behind an enduring and influential body of work, but is this acclaim justified? "Introducing Foucault" places his work in its turbulent philosophical and political context, and critically explores his mission to expose the links between knowledge and power in the human sciences, their discourses and institutions. This book explains how Foucault overturned our assumptions about the experience and perception of madness, sexuality and criminality, and the often brutal social practices of confinement, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Icon Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
175
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Introducing...
Condition
New
Number of Pages
175
Place of Publication
Duxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848310605
SKU
V9781848310605
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About Chris Horrocks
Christopher Horrocks is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Design at Kingston University. His previous books include Introducing Baudrillard and Baudrillard and the Millennium (both published by Icon/Totem). Zoran Jetvic is hugely renowned illustrator.
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