Alec McHoul, Wendy Grace
A Foucault Primer: Discourse, Power And the Subject
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857285536
- author:
- Alec McHoul, Wendy Grace
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 156
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Foucault Primer: Discourse, Power and the Subject by Alec McHoul and Wendy Grace This introduction to Michel Foucault's key concepts is designed for those seeking clarity in his complex writings. Rather than following chronological order, this book focuses on central ideas, including Foucault's rethinking of 'discourse', 'power' and 'the subject'. By exploring these core concepts, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Foucault's influential work. Foucault's research aimed to show how things could have been and still could be otherwise, particularly in the production of human subjects. This book provides an accessible overview of his ideas, which collectively contribute to what he calls 'an ontology of the present'. With 140 pages of concise analysis, this primer is ideal for undergraduates and anyone looking to engage with Foucault's thought-provoking writings.
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