Description
In a fascinating collection of lectures delivered at the esteemed Collège de France, Michel Foucault explores the intricate concepts of abnormality and societal norms. These lectures, held during the 1974-1975 academic year, serve as an illuminating commentary on how society constructs and categorizes what is considered "normal" versus "abnormal."
Foucault's incisive analysis delves into the implications of these categorizations, examining how they shape individual identities and influence social structures. With the astute help of Graham Burchell in the presentation of these lectures, readers are invited into a thought-provoking exploration of the power dynamics at play in defining and regulating human behaviors and societal standards.
Foucault's incisive analysis delves into the implications of these categorizations, examining how they shape individual identities and influence social structures. With the astute help of Graham Burchell in the presentation of these lectures, readers are invited into a thought-provoking exploration of the power dynamics at play in defining and regulating human behaviors and societal standards.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
400 pages
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 2004
Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
0312424051
ISBN-13
9780312424053