About the book
A brilliant work from the most influential philosopher since Sartre.
In this indispensable work, a brilliant thinker suggests that such vaunted reforms as the abolition of torture and the emergence of the modern penitentiary have merely shifted the focus of punishment from the prisoner's body to his soul.
Editions of Discipline and Punish
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679752554
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394727677
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307819291
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A brilliant work from the most influential philosopher since Sartre.
In this indispensable work, a brilliant thinker suggests that such vaunted reforms as the abolition of torture and the emergence of the modern penitentiary have merely shifted the focus of punishment from the prisoner's body to his soul.
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What is Discipline and Punish about?
A brilliant work from the most influential philosopher since Sartre.
In this indispensable work, a brilliant thinker suggests that such vaunted reforms as the abolition of torture and the emergence of the modern penitentiary have merely shifted the focus of punishment from the prisoner's body to his soul.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Discipline and Punish?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of Discipline and Punish?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679752554
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Discipline and Punish?
Michel Foucault
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Discipline and Punish is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679752554) and paperback(ISBN 9780394727677) and ebook(ISBN 9780307819291)
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