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Susan James on Foucault and Knowledge

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The Evolution of Punishment and Social Discipline

This chapter explores the evolution of punishment practices as analyzed in 'Discipline and Punish,' focusing on the shift from brutal executions to imprisonment and surveillance. It examines how Bentham's panopticon model influences not only penal systems but also other societal institutions like military academies, schools, and factories, promoting a pervasive culture of discipline.

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