On the use and abuse of Foucault for politics
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On the use and abuse of Foucault for politics
Lexington Books, c2005
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-129) and index
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Description
Sensitive to the discontinuities in Foucault's thought, neither critical nor slavishly devotional, On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics demonstrates how Foucault is relevant for contemporary democratic theory. Beginning with a discussion of the interrelated ideas of power and resistance, Brent Pickett provides an interpretation of Foucault's political philosophy, including a comprehensive overview of the reasons for various conflicting interpretations, and then explores how well the different "Foucaults" can be used in progressive politics. Accessible and insightful, On the Use and Abuse of Foucault for Politics is valuable for specialists in Foucault and for students of postmodern and democratic theory alike.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Power Chapter 3 Resistance Chapter 4 Foucault's Masks and Contested Interpretations Chapter 5 Foucaultian Rights? Chapter 6 Towards a Democracy of Power
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