Foucault and political reason : liberalism, neo-liberalism and rationalities of government / edited by Andrew Barry, Thomas Osborne, Nikolas Rose.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Barry, Andrew, 1960-

Osborne, Thomas, 1964-

Rose, Nikolas S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.

Liberalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.

Summary:

Foucault is often thought to have a great deal to say about the history of madness and sexuality, but little in terms of a general analysis of government and the state.; This volume draws on Foucault's own research to challenge this view, demonstrating the central importance of his work for the study of contemporary politics.; It focuses on liberalism and neo- liberalism, questioning the conceptual opposition of freedom/constraint, state/market and public/private that inform liberal thought.

Contents:

Cover ; Foucault and political reason; Title Page ; Copyright Page ; Table of Contents ; Acknowledgements; List of contributors; Introduction; 1 Liberal government and techniques of the self; 2 Governing ""advanced"" liberal democracies; 3 Liberalism, socialism and democracy: variations on a governmental theme; 4 The promise of liberalism and the performance of freedom; 5 Security and vitality: drains, liberalism and power in the nineteenth century; 6 Lines of communication and spaces of rule; 7 Assembling the school; 8 Governing the city: liberalism and early modern modes of governance

9 Risk and responsibility10 Foucault, government and the enfolding of authority; 11 Revolutions within: self-government and self-esteem; 12 Foucault in Britain; Index

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-134-22241-6

1-138-15238-2

1-315-07250-5

1-134-22234-3

OCLC:

868972912