A clear and critical account of Foucault's political thought: what he said, how it's been used and its influence todayThis book surveys Michel Foucault's thought in the context of his life and times, drawing on the latest primary and secondary materials to explain the political implications of each phase of his work and the relationships between each phase. It also illustrates how his thought has been used in thepolitical sphere and examines the importance of his work for politics today. One of the most prominent theorists in the contemporary humanities and social sciences, Foucault is known as a radical thinker who disturbs our understanding of society. He also presented a moving target, continually changing his concerns and his apparent position. So, until now, comparativelylittle attention has been given to his politics. | Foucault and Politics by Mark G. E. Kelly, Paperback | Indigo Chapters