Michel Foucault
What’s inside
Michel Foucault explores the transformation in the Western penal system from torture to incarceration, examining the social and theoretical mechanisms behind the changes.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of modern penal systems
- Insight into the power dynamics within society
- Awareness of the historical shifts in punishment
- Knowledge of surveillance’s role in social control
Key Points
- The shift from torture to prison
- Surveillance and disciplinary society
- The concept of ‘Panopticon’
- Role of power and knowledge
- Normalization as a form of control
- The carceral system
Who’s it For
- Students of sociology
- Readers interested in criminal justice
- Scholars of philosophy
- History enthusiasts
About the author
Michel Foucault was a French philosopher known for his influential theories on power, knowledge, and discourse in society.