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# Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,260 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Sociology of Social Theory #14 in Modern Western Philosophy #17 in Social Philosophy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,420) |
| Dimensions  | 5.19 x 0.75 x 7.99 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 0679752552 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0679752554 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 333 pages |
| Publication date  | April 25, 1995 |
| Publisher  | Vintage Books |

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