Foucault's personal politics and the political implications of his thought have provoked a good deal of debate and even more speculation, but so far no one has attempted a systemic review of Foucault’s political thought. Foucault & the Political does just that. It is the first major study to introduce Foucault as a political theorist.

In addition, Jon Simons examines Foucault’s' work in the context of contemporary political theory and traces its links with current gays and feminist thought.

Foucault & the Political will be essential reading for students of Foucault, for students of political and social theory, and for all those working in lesbian and feminist studies.

Jon Simons teaches political philosophy and feminist theory at the Hebrew University of Jurusalem.