Introduction to surveillance studies

Summary: 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.

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ISBN: 9781466555099
ISBN: 1466555092
ISBN: 9781466555099
ISBN: 1466555106
ISBN: 9781466555105
Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 385 pages) : illustrations
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Publisher: Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, ©2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-381).
Formatted Contents Note:	Section 1: Introduction and Overview -- Introduction -- Brief History -- Section 2: Technologies and Techniques -- Optical Surveillance -- Aerial Surveillance -- Audio Surveillance -- Radio-Wave Surveillance -- GPS Surveillance -- Sensors -- Computers and Internet Surveillance -- Data Cards -- Biochemical Surveillance -- Animal Surveillance -- Biometrics -- Genetics -- Section 3: Practical Considerations -- Prevalence of Surveillance -- Effectiveness of Surveillance -- Section 4: Privacy and Legislation -- Constitutional Freedoms -- Legislation -- Section 5: Resources -- References.
Source of Description Note:	Print version reocrd.