Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #281131 in Books
• Published on: 1994-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 156 pages

Synopsis
Michel Foucault's work has affected the teachings of such diverse disciplines as literary criticism and criminology. Arguing that the definitions of abnormal behaviour are culturally constructed, Foucault explored the unfair divisions between who meet and who deviate from social norms.

Customer Reviews

Good comic introduction to Foucault
If you're struggling with social theory, then the 'for Beginners' series is definitely for you. This book summarises the main works of Foucault such as 'The History of Sexuality', 'Discipline and Punish' and 'Madness and Civilization' in a few cartoon-filled pages. Although a lot of the details of Foucault's work are inevitably lost, it will give you a good basic idea of his major contribution to philosophy and social theory.

Easy Really ...
This is the best 'Idiot's Guide' to Michel Foucault that I have come across. Having been locked in life and death struggle with the great man for a while now, it was a relief to come across something which laid out his concepts so clearly and simply. Lydia Fillingham also puts his ideas aptly in their social and cultural settings, giving them human scale and realistic continuity. From here, I can progress, cant I ...?