Foucault’s Analysis of Mental Illness: A Psycho-pathological Study

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The book is critical examination of life and philosophy of Foucault who is mostly remembered for his theory of power and his analysis of disciplinary society.  It covers genealogical histories (the human sciences, madness, the penal system, bio-politics and sexuality) and methodical reflections (on structuralism, archaeology heterotopio).  Foucault identifies three axis as being constitutive of subject: knowledge, power and ethics and places a special emphasis on the institutional expression of knowledge production.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anjana Banerjee

Anjana Banerjee, born in Calcutta and educated in Patna, is a young scholar and teacher of Sociology. As a keen researcher, she has written number of research papers which has been published in reputed journals and news papers. She takes active role in academic and cultural activities. Presently, she is teaching in public school in Patna.

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Title
Foucault’s Analysis of Mental Illness: A Psycho-pathological Study
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8182202264
Length
vii+207p., References; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.
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