How to Read Foucault

"First of all, Oksala is one of the most informed, balanced, and perceptive Foucault scholars, and writes clearly without over-simplifying. Also, the series format of fairly extended selections from Foucault, with Oksala providing detailed context and commentary, provides a very effective access to his thinking. She gives a comprehensive account of Foucault’s major books and covers all of his central themes. The book is an excellent starting point, since readers get to plunge right into Foucault’s own texts, but with an expert guide."