Foucault, Michel
History of Madness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415477260
- author:
- Foucault, Michel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 15.49 x 4.57 x 23.37 centimetres
- Genre:
- Psychotherapy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
History of Madness by Michel Foucault explores how madness has been perceived and treated throughout history. Foucault examines the evolution of ideas about madness, from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, revealing how it was often associated with isolation, repression, and exclusion. He argues that even seemingly progressive movements, such as the Enlightenment, ultimately led to further confinement and marginalization of those deemed mad. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of power, social exclusion, and the complex relationships between madness, reason, and society.
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