Abnormal: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1974-1975
Apr 2007 · Sold by Picador
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In this seminal work, Foucault examines the role of psychiatry in modern criminal justice and its method of categorizing individuals who "resemble their crime before they commit it."
From 1971 until his death in 1984, Michel Foucault gave public lectures at the world-famous Collège de France. Attended by thousands, these were pivotal events in the world of French letters. Abnormal, the first of thirteen volumes published by Picador, delves into the fascinating intersection of psychiatry, criminology, and power in the nineteenth century.
Building on the themes of societal self-defense explored in "Society Must Be Defended," Foucault reveals how defining "abnormality" and "normality" became prerogatives of power during this era. The Collège de France lectures offer an unparalleled window into Foucault's groundbreaking ideas, immeasurably enriching our understanding of his influential work.
Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry, criminology, social theory, and the dynamics of power, Abnormal showcases Foucault's brilliant and provocative thinking at its best.
From 1971 until his death in 1984, Michel Foucault gave public lectures at the world-famous Collège de France. Attended by thousands, these were pivotal events in the world of French letters. Abnormal, the first of thirteen volumes published by Picador, delves into the fascinating intersection of psychiatry, criminology, and power in the nineteenth century.
Building on the themes of societal self-defense explored in "Society Must Be Defended," Foucault reveals how defining "abnormality" and "normality" became prerogatives of power during this era. The Collège de France lectures offer an unparalleled window into Foucault's groundbreaking ideas, immeasurably enriching our understanding of his influential work.
Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry, criminology, social theory, and the dynamics of power, Abnormal showcases Foucault's brilliant and provocative thinking at its best.
In this seminal work, Foucault examines the role of psychiatry in modern criminal justice and its method of categorizing individuals who "resemble their crime before they commit it."
From 1971 until his death in 1984, Michel Foucault gave public lectures at the world-famous Collège de France. At...
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The works of Michel Foucault include Madness and Civilization, The History of Sexuality, and Discipline and Punish. Series editor Arnold I. Davidson teaches at the University of Chicago and is executive editor of the journal Critical Inquiry.
The works of Michel Foucault include Madness and Civilization, The History of Sexuality, and Discipline and Punish. Series editor Arnold I. Davidson teaches at the University of Chicago and is executive editor of the journal Critical Inquiry.
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