Rawat, Vinod Kumar

Knowledge-Power/Resistance: Beyond Bacon, Ambedkar and Foucault

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ISBN 13:: 9781482839180
author:: Rawat, Vinod Kumar
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Partridge India
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 414
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimeters (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, General,
Condition:: New
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Knowledge-Power/Resistance by Vinod Kumar Rawat explores the complex relationship between knowledge and power in modern society. Drawing on the work of Michel Foucault, this research examines how institutions of education, such as schools and universities, serve not only to educate individuals but also to monitor and control their families. The book investigates the relevance of two influential quotes: "Knowledge is Power" by Francis Bacon and "Educate, Agitate, Organize" by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. By applying Foucault's theory of power, Rawat sheds light on the subtle ways in which governments and corporations exert control over individuals through education. This research offers valuable insights for those seeking to understand the dynamics of power and knowledge, as well as for advocates of resistance against oppressive systems.

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