On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics
| Author | : Brent Pickett |
| Publisher | : Lexington Books |
| Total Pages | : 150 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0739114611 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780739114612 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (612 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics by : Brent Pickett
Download or read book On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics written by Brent Pickett and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics provides an accessible interpretation of Foucault's political philosophy, demonstrating how Foucault is relevant for contemporary democratic theory. Brent Pickett lays out an overview of Foucault's politics, including a comprehensive overview of the reasons for various conflicting interpretations, and then explores how well the different 'Foucaults' can be used in progressive politics and democratic theory.
