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We live in a surveillance society. Anyone who uses a credit card, cell phone, or even search engines to navigate the Web is being monitored and assessedand often in ways that are imperceptible to us. The first general introduction to the growing field of surveillance studies, SuperVision uses examples drawn from everyday technologies to show how surveillance is used, who is using it, and how it affects our world.Beginning with a look at the activities and technologies that connect most people to the surveillance matrix, from identification cards to GPS devices in our cars to Facebook, John Gilliom and Torin Monahan invite readers to critically explore surveillance as it relates to issues of law, power, freedom, and inequality. Even if you avoid using credit cards and stay off Facebook, they show, going to work or school inevitably embeds you in surveillance relationships. Finally, they discuss the more obvious forms of surveillance, including the security systems used at airports and on city streets, which both epitomize contemporary surveillance and make impossibly grand promises of safety and security.Gilliom and Monahan are among the foremost experts on surveillance and society, and, with SuperVision, they offer an immensely accessible and engaging guide, giving readers the tools to understand and to question how deeply surveillance has been woven into the fabric of our everyday lives.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'SuperVision: An Introduction to the Surveillance Society'? A: 'SuperVision' explores the concept of surveillance in modern society, examining how everyday technologies monitor individuals and the implications of this monitoring on law, power, freedom, and inequality.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by John Gilliom and Torin Monahan, both recognized experts in the field of surveillance studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'SuperVision'? A: 'SuperVision' was published on November 20, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 188 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'SuperVision' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers unfamiliar with surveillance studies? A: Yes, 'SuperVision' is designed to be accessible and engaging, making it suitable for readers new to the field of surveillance studies.
- Q: What kind of examples does the book use to illustrate its points? A: The authors use everyday technologies, such as identification cards, GPS devices, and social media platforms, to illustrate the pervasive nature of surveillance in our lives.
- Q: Does the book address the impact of surveillance on privacy? A: Yes, 'SuperVision' critically examines how surveillance affects individual privacy and the broader societal implications.
- Q: What audience is 'SuperVision' aimed at? A: 'SuperVision' is aimed at a general audience, including those interested in technology, law, sociology, and privacy issues.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, 'SuperVision' is an illustrated edition, which may include visual elements to support the text.