Madness and Civilization
(Author) Michel Foucault
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This text is a classic of French post-structuralist scholarship and is widely recommended on humanities courses across a variety of disciplines. Foucault's analysis of psychology is a devastating critique of the common understanding of insanity.
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Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
310
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780415253857
Publish year:
2001
Publish date:
May 17, 2001
Michel Foucault
Michel Foucault was a French philosopher known for his influential work "Madness and Civilization." His writing style was characterized by its complex, interdisciplinary approach. Foucault's key contributions to literature include challenging traditional notions of power, knowledge, and truth, and examining the ways they shape society and individuals.
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