Madness and Civilization - Routledge Classics
Madness and Civilization - Routledge Classics
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17 May, 2001
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In this classic account of madness, Michel Foucault shows once and for all why he is one of the most distinguished European philosophers since the end of World War II. Madness and Civilization,Foucault's first book and his finest accomplishment, will change the way in which you think about society. Evoking shock, pity and fascination, it might also make you question the way you think about yourself.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780415253857 |
| ISBN10 | 0415253853 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 340 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd edition |
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'Michel Foucault's Madness and Civilization has been, without a shadow of a doubt, the most original, influential, and controversial text in this field during the last forty years. It remains as challenging now as on first publication.' -Roy Porter
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Author's Bio
Michel Foucault (1926-1984) Celebrated French thinker and activist who challenged people's assumptions about care of the mentally ill, gay rights, prisons, the police and welfare.