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Category Classic Fiction
Pages 352 Pages
Publication Year 2020
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Type Fiction
Reading Level Advanced

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Discipline and Punish
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Discipline and Punish

The Birth of the Prison

By Michel Foucault · Published by Penguin Classics

Who it's for: Readers interested in sociology, criminology, or political theory

Michel Foucault's seminal 1975 work, Discipline and Punish, meticulously examines the historical evolution of modern penal systems. Foucault traces the transformation of punishment from public spectacles of execution to the nuanced mechanisms of incarceration, revealing how societal power structures shape control and individual behavior.Why You Should Read? Analyzes the historical shift in punishment from public execution to incarceration. Explores the intricate connections between power, knowledge, and social control. Offers critical insights into surveillance and disciplinary practices in contemporary society. A foundational text in sociology, criminology, and political theory.

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  • Traces the shift from public execution to incarceration
  • Examines power, knowledge, and social control
  • Critical insights into surveillance and disciplinary practices
  • Foundational text in sociology, criminology, and political theory

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Power · Knowledge · Social control · Surveillance · Discipline · Punishment

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Category Classic Fiction
Author Michel Foucault
Publisher Penguin Classics
ISBN 9780241386019
Pages 352 Pages
Publication Year 2020
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level Advanced
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000069851

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Questions about this book

What is the main argument of Discipline and Punish?

The book analyzes how punishment evolved from public spectacles of execution to more subtle forms of incarceration, revealing how power structures shape control and individual behavior.

Is this book relevant to contemporary society?

Yes, it offers critical insights into surveillance and disciplinary practices that are still relevant today.

What academic fields does this book relate to?

It is foundational in sociology, criminology, and political theory.

What is the publication date of this edition?

This Penguin Classics edition was published in 2020.