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Foucault : issues and legacy / Jason L. Powell.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Social perspectives in the 21st century
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.
- Foucault, Michel.
- Social sciences--Philosophy.
- Social sciences.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (97 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., c2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This title explores the biography, issues and legacy of French social theorist and philosopher Michel Foucault. The issues that emanate from his work will be discussed and evaluated especially in relation to applied social science as a discipline of study as well as empirical examples from contemporary social research.
- Contents:
- Who was Foucault?
- Foucault and impact on applied social science
- The Foucauldian relevance of governmentality and Powell to helping professions
- Foucault's legacy: Judith Butler, performance and social work
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
- ISBN:
- 1-62257-545-8
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