Clare O'Farrell, 'Michel Foucault: the unconscious of history and culture'. In Nancy Partner and Sarah Foot (Eds), The SAGE Handbook of Historical Theory. London: SAGE, 2013, pp. 162-182, 544 pages, ISBN: 9781412931144
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Summary of chapter
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Foucault's treatment of history.
Introductory paragraph
The French thinker, Michel Foucault (1926 -1984) is noted for his extensive and controversial forays into the historical disciplines.
