by David Lyon · POLITY PRESS · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780745635927
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In 'Surveillance Studies: An Overview', David Lyon, a pioneer in the field of surveillance studies, offers an accessible and up-to-date introduction to the topic. The book covers everything from local face-to-face oversight to technological developments in CCTV, RFID, and biometrics, as well as global trends that integrate surveillance systems internationally. Lyon analyzes the ambiguity of surveillance, from caring to controlling, and considers both the role of the visibility of the surveilled and the powers of observation, classification, and judgment. This book is a perfect introduction for anyone wanting to understand surveillance as a phenomenon and the tools for analyzing it further, being essential reading for students and scholars alike.
David Lyon is a sociologist who directed the Surveillance Studies Centre at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. He previously held a Queen’s Research Chair position and appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Faculty of Law at Queen's University.
