Power/knowledge : Selected Interviews And Other... May 2026

Unlike traditional views of power as purely repressive (saying "no"), Foucault argues modern power is productive . it creates identities, desires, and behaviors, and defines what is considered "normal" vs. "deviant".

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CONTENTS. page. Preface. vii. Translations and Sources. xi. 1 On Popular Justice: A Discussion with Maoists. 1. 2 Prison Talk. 37. Power/Knowledge by Michel Foucault | Literature and Writing Unlike traditional views of power as purely repressive

is a seminal collection of pieces by Michel Foucault that explores the intricate, inseparable relationship between societal power structures and the production of "truth". Edited by Colin Gordon, the volume provides a more accessible entry into Foucault's dense philosophical theories, specifically his shift from "archaeology" (how systems of thought emerge) to "genealogy" (the power struggles that shape those systems). Core Themes and Concepts You can find new and used copies at