Understanding Foucault : a critical introduction / Tony Schirato, Geoff Danaher, Jen Webb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schirato, Tony.

Contributor:

Danaher, Geoff.

Webb, Jen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.

Foucault, Michel.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 208 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, 2012.

Summary:

Michel Foucault is now regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. He is known for his sensibility of critique and his commitment to movements for social change. His analysis of the ways our notions of truth, meaning, knowledge and reason are shaped by historical forces continues to influence thinkers around the world. Understanding Foucault offers a comprehensive introduction to Foucault's work. The authors examine Foucault's thinking in the context of the philosophies he engaged with during his career, and the events he participated in, including the student protests of 1968. A unique feature of the book is its consideration of recently published lectures and minor works, and the authors show how these illuminate and extend our understanding of Foucault's major books. Understanding Foucault provides an accessible entrée to the world of this extraordinary and challenging philosopher. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Questions of method 1

2 Power and knowledge 42

3 Governmentality 67

4 Liberalism and neo-liberalism 102

5 Subjectivity and technologies of the self 138

6 Critique and ethics 176.

Notes:

First ed. main entry under Geoff Danaher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-202) and index.

ISBN:

9781446252345

1446252345

9781446252352

1446252353

OCLC:

785988029