Description
Michel Foucault's seminal exploration into the intricate mechanisms of power is brought to the forefront in this essential collection. Delving into the institutions that shape modern society—from prisons and psychiatric hospitals to the very understanding of sexuality and medicine—Foucault dissects how power operates not just through overt control, but through subtle, pervasive systems of knowledge and discourse. This volume showcases his profound engagement with critical issues such as human rights, discrimination, and exclusion, revealing the deep connections between power, freedom, and the individual. Featuring previously uncollected essays and public interventions, this work highlights Foucault's direct impact on contemporary political thought and activism. His incisive analyses, presented with his characteristic intellectual rigor, continue to challenge readers to reconsider the structures of authority and the possibilities for personal liberation in the modern world.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Group
Published Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9780241435083
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Power by Michel Foucault.