If I want to analyze historical power relations and their development like Foucault, what type of programs should I be looking at?

[ranttila1]

I am currently an undergraduate who is looking for professors who have studied under Foucault or have been influenced by him in their work. I want to study how different power relations have evolved throughout history in their various political, social, economic, etc. contexts, but I do not know what program this would fit under. I know that Foucault is more of a philosopher than a historian, but my interests veer more towards the side of analyzing history to see those power relations vs. describing their function.
 

With this in mind, what type of program would be he best fit for me? Furthermore, does anyone know of any historio-philosophers who have studied under Foucault or been influenced by him that would align with my interests?

[maxhgns]

That sounds very broad to me. Some disciplines to consider would be continental philosophy, sociology, literary theory/comparative literature, and "studies" fields (probably especially women's studies).

As for scholars... a place to start would be the bibliography of the SEP entry. Look at the secondary sources cited there, and see who teaches where.

Edited November 1, 2019 by maxhgns