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Teach Yourself Foucault: The Key Ideas - Softcover

Oliver, Paul

 
9780071748513: Teach Yourself Foucault: The Key Ideas
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0071748512 ISBN 13: 9780071748513
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2010

Synopsis

A concise introduction to the life, works, and ideas of this ground-breaking modern philosopher

Foucault--The Key Ideas not only guides readers through the events of Foucault's life and helps them to understand his most complex ideas with ease; it will also demonstrate the practical impact of those ideas on life today. Covering everything from Foucault's views on the philosophy and sociology of knowledge to his analysis of power and institutions in society, this book offers a fascinating insight into the legacy of this revolutionary thinker.

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Book Description

Foucault - The Key Ideas is a concise introduction to the ideas of arguably the most practically relevant philosopher today.

About the Author

Paul Oliver is a Principal Lecturer at The University of Huddersfield. He is Course Tutor for the MA Religion and Education in Contemporary Society, with research interests in philosophy and education. He is an experienced and reliable author.

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Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0071748512
ISBN 13 
9780071748513
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
179