Discipline and Punish Book by Michel Foucault

Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison by Michel Foucault examines the evolution of societal systems of punishment and control. Foucault traces the shift from public executions to the development of prisons, analyzing how power, surveillance, and discipline shape individuals and institutions. The book explores the relationship between knowledge, power, and social control, highlighting how modern society manages and regulates behavior.