| Description |
viii, 163 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Introducing qualitative methods |
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Introducing qualitative methods.
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| Contents |
Pt. I. History, Archaeology, Genealogy and Discourse as the Cornerstones of Foucault's Methods. 1. 'I'm interested in Foucault, but why should I be interested in history?'. 2. 'My head is spinning; doesn't history have to be more orderly than this?' -- Pt. II. Science and Culture as Important Objects of Analysis for those using Foucault's Methods. 3. 'Why has everybody started following scientists around?'. 4. 'Have I missed something? Modernism seems to have come and gone and yet never appeared, and power and knowledge seem to have become door-closers and crustaceans'. 5. 'Can I apply this stuff to Shakespeare and shopping?' -- Pt. III. Conclusion. 6. 'Is Foucault a party animal?' |
| Summary |
This book provides a clear, straightforward guide to those who want to apply the work of Foucault to their own field of interest. The authors employ an accessible style to encourage readers to engage with Foucault's work by tackling the issues that students most often raise. The book is organized around the following themes: history, archaeology, genealogy and discourse as the cornerstones of Foucault's methods; and science and culture as important objects of analysis for those using Foucault's methods. The book enables the reader to understand how Foucault's contribution to social thought can be applied and opens up possibilities for researchers to use Foucault rather than merely discuss him |
| Notes |
Also issued in paperback |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online |
| Subject |
Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984.
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Culture -- Philosophy.
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Historical sociology.
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Philosophy, French -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
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Philosophy, Modern -- 20th century -- France -- History and criticism.
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Qualitative research.
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Science -- Philosophy -- History -- 20th century.
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Science -- Philosophy.
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Science.
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Social sciences -- Philosophy -- History -- 20th century.
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| Author |
Wickham, Gary, 1951- author
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| LC no. |
98061653 |
| ISBN |
0761957170 (paperback) |
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9780761957171 (paperback) |
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