Foucault's Archaeological Analysis

Can anyone explain what is meant by Foucault's "type of archeological
analysis" in Dreyfus and Rabinow's "Beyond Structuralism and Hermeneutics"
(preface xii) where they state that

"This new method combines a type of archaeological analysis which preserves
the distancing effect of structuralism ..."

In what way does it differ from historical analysis?

Also
Is there any similarity/connection between the "Deconstructionist" movement
credited to Derrida, and Foucault's work on power?

Cheers
Joyce



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