This report examines Michel Foucault's seminal work, Surveiller et punir: Naissance de la prison

. It provides a historical analysis of the shift in Western penal systems from public spectacle and physical torture to the "gentle" and pervasive discipline of modern prisons. Core Themes and Concepts The Shift from Spectacle to Discipline

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"Surveiller et Punir" is a comprehensive critique of the modern prison system and the broader societal implications of disciplinary power. Foucault's primary concern is the way in which modern societies exercise control over individuals, not through overt coercion or violence, but through subtle, insidious mechanisms of surveillance and discipline.