A review by hauntbug
The History of Sexuality, Volume 1: An Introduction by Michel Foucault

4.0

concise, convincing, eye-opening -- perhaps scattershot in some brief snippets, otherwise a lil repetitive & regurgitating similar ideas repeatedly ... so depending on your experience in subject matter yo mileage may vary? engaging experience tho, felt a lot of Foucault's models he invoked to present a timeline of developing attitudes (i.e. scientia sexualis / ars erotica, deployment / alliance of sexuality) were decently evaluated. also appreciated the minor detour discussing his theory of power, felt surprisingly welcoming as a newcomer to his work. seemed to appropriate ideas across his work which entices me to read further. warmed up to Foucault's oblique style, felt his flair enhanced my enjoyment, also his structuring of proposing arguments & addressing criticisms directly helped process his views. cool cool