Bentham Designed This Prison, Which Was Based on Surveillance

question 27

Multiple Choice

Bentham designed this prison, which was based on surveillance.

• A) Eastern State Penitentiary
• B) Walnut Street Jail
• C) Panopticon
• D) Auburn Prison

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