Stephen J. Ball
Foucault and Education: Disciplines and Knowledge
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415521581
- author:
- Stephen J. Ball
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Education - Social & Political Aspects, Major Branches of Philosophical Study, French Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Foucault and Education: Disciplines and Knowledge by Stephen J. Ball explores the relationship between Michel Foucault's work and education, revealing schools as institutions of moral and social regulation through complex technologies of disciplinary control. This original analysis assesses the relevance of Foucault's ideas to educational practice, offering a new perspective on the politics of educational reform. By applying Foucauldian analysis to education, readers can gain insight into the power dynamics at play in schools and institutions. Ball's work challenges traditional views of education, providing a fresh understanding of how power and knowledge intersect in educational settings.
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