Foucault -- The Key Ideas: A Teach Yourself Guide (Teach Yourself: Reference)

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.