Michel Foucault: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Paul-Michel Foucault |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1926 • Poitiers • France |
| Died | June 25, 1984 (aged 57) • Paris • France |
| Notable Works | “Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison” • “Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason” • “The History of Sexuality” • “The Order of Things” |
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