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

The study of surveillance is more relevant than ever before. The fast growth of the field of surveillance studies reflects both the urgency of civil liberties a

Surveillance is a central organizing practice. Gathering personal data and processing them in searchable databases drives administrative efficiency but also rai

Examines thoughts about self-surveillance, scrutiny of specific parts of society, sophisticated data gathering techniques and the ubiquity of CCTV. This book is

In Surveillance Studies: A Reader provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic field of surveillance studies. The book offers selections of key historical a