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.