Panopticon

Panopticon

Jeremy Bentham

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120016140
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Panopticon: Or The Inspection House is a book written by Jeremy Bentham in 1791. The book describes a prison design called the Panopticon, which is a circular building with a central tower that allows guards to observe all inmates without being seen themselves. Bentham believed that this design would create a more efficient and humane prison system, as it would encourage self-discipline and reduce the need for physical punishment. The book also discusses the broader implications of the Panopticon design, such as its potential use in schools, hospitals, and factories. Bentham’s ideas have had a significant impact on modern architecture and social theory, and his concept of the Panopticon has been widely debated and critiqued.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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