{"product_id":"understanding-foucault-a-critical-introduction-paperback","title":"Understanding Foucault: A critical introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Schirato\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeoff Danaher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An outstandingly good introduction to Foucault's work: lucid, measured, well organised, and covering this complex and in many ways heterogeneous body of work with remarkable thoroughness and ease.' - \u003ci\u003eProfessor John Frow, University of Melbourne\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichel Foucault is now regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. He is known for his sensibility of critique and his commitment to movements for social change. His analysis of the ways our notions of truth, meaning, knowledge and reason are shaped by historical forces continues to influence thinkers around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Foucault\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction to Foucault's work. The authors examine Foucault's thinking in the context of the philosophies he engaged with during his career, and the events he participated in, including the student protests of 1968. A unique feature of the book is its consideration of the recently published lectures and minor works, and the authors show how these illuminate and extend our understanding of Foucault's major books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Foucault\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible entree to the world of this extraordinary and challenging philosopher.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTONY SCHIRATO is Associate Professor in the School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. GEOFF DANAHER is an independent scholar affiliated with CQUniversity Australia. JEN WEBB is Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Design at the University of Canberra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155939692679,"sku":"9781742370422","price":55.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a8231c80f58c1ffb9e6e83dc78594c0c.webp?v=1733239823","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/understanding-foucault-a-critical-introduction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}