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The Prison before the Panopticon: Incarceration in Ancient and Modern Political Philosophy

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Abstract

A groundbreaking history of philosophy and punishment, The Prison before the Panopticon traces the influence of ancient political philosophy on the modern institution of the prison, showing how prevailing theories of carceral rehabilitation and common justifications for the denial of liberty developed in classical and early modern thought.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages248
ISBN (Electronic)9780674296541
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2024

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