Understanding Foucault
A Critical Introduction
- Tony Schirato - Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Geoff Danaher - Central Queensland University, Australia
- Jen Webb - University of Canberra, Australia
- Professor John Frow, University of Melbourne
"This is a clear and understandable book, starting with a very helpful glossary of theoretical terms... an accessible introduction to Foucault's major work exploring power and control, governmentality and ethics which are crucial for students to understand."
- Tracy Ramsey, Liverpool Hope University
"A very good accompaniment to any student thinking seriously about following the work of Foucault... Easy to follow, very well structured."
- Mark Timoney, Sligo Institute of Technology
Michel Foucault is now regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. He is known for his sensibility of critique and his commitment to movements for social change. His analysis of the ways our notions of truth, meaning, knowledge and reason are shaped by historical forces continues to influence thinkers around the world.
Understanding Foucault offers a comprehensive introduction to Foucault's work. The authors examine Foucault's thinking in the context of the philosophies he engaged with during his career, and the events he participated in, including the student protests of 1968. A unique feature of the book is its consideration of recently published lectures and minor works, and the authors show how these illuminate and extend our understanding of Foucault's major books.
Understanding Foucault provides an accessible entrée to the world of this extraordinary and challenging philosopher.
An outstandingly good introduction to Foucault's work: lucid, measured, well organised, and covering this complex and in many ways heterogeneous body of work with remarkable thoroughness and ease.
A good primer for introducing studnets to key aspects of Foucault's corpus of conecpts
Great book
Cause has taken a slightly different slant although i might use sections of the book.
Very helpful for enabling students to understand Foucault's thought in relation to faith communities
Useful critical introduction to Foucault that students will find helpful for analysing key concepts.
This book is a great introductory text to students and those new to Foucault. Where it importantly differs from other introductory texts is that it draws from (and provides references to) a different set of sources - a series of lectures that Foucault gave from 1973-83. It thus enriches the concepts such as power/knowledge, governmentality and discipline.
This is a clear and understandable book, starting with a very helpful glossary of theoretical terms.
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This book provides an accessible introduction to Foucault's major work exploring power and control, governmentality and , ethics which are crucial for students to understand.
a great introductory text for anyone reading Foucault for the 1st time.
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Clearly explains Foucault's influence in modern thinking as well as his key concepts and theoretical frameworks.
Accessible, clear and easy to understand text
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A great introductory guide to Foucault's key concepts and theoretical frameworks.
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I wish I read this text first!
