Surveillance is a divisive issue-one might say it is inherently
controversial. Used by private industry, law enforcement, and for
national security, it can be a potent tool for protecting resources
and assets. It can also be extremely invasive, calling into
question our basic rights to freedom and privacy. Introduction to
Surveillance Studies explores technological trends, past- and
present-day rationales for surveillance and surveillance devices,
and current social issues surrounding them. The book begins with a
brief historical perspective on the evolution of surveillance
technologies, then charts the development of modern-day devices
from the invention of radar to the dawn of the Internet. Next, it
describes emerging technologies-including GIS, GPS devices, Google
Maps, biometric technology, surveillance cameras, global
satellites, miniaturization of devices, and social media-that are
challenging notions of privacy and the right of access to
information. While focusing on the technology, the book also
discusses surveillance as a phenomenon and what these technologies
mean to our understanding of freedom, privacy, and the impact of
technology on communications and the structure of society. Enhanced
with numerous photos, the book presents the pros and cons-and some
of the controversy-of these increasingly sophisticated
technologies, their collective impact, and what the future may
hold. It is ideal for those new to surveillance; security,
military, and law enforcement professionals who utilize
surveillance technologies; and students of privacy, constitutional
freedom, journalism, and sociology.
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