The Prison before the Panopticon. Incarceration in Ancient and Modern Political Philosophy, Hardback/Jacob Abolafia

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. Publisher: Harvard University Press Author(s): Jacob Abolafia Illustration(s): 1 table Number of pages: 256 Publication date: 2024 Dimensions: 245 x 165 x 24 Cover type: Hardback