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Surveillance State: Inside China's Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control,Used
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Where is the line between digital utopia and digital police state?Surveillance State tells the gripping, startling, and detailed story of how Chinas Communist Party is building a new kind of political control: shaping the will of the people through the sophisticatedand often brutalharnessing of data.It is a story born in Silicon Valley and Americas War on Terror, and now playing out in alarming ways on Chinas remote Central Asian frontier. As ethnic minorities in a border region strain against Party control, Chinas leaders have built a dystopian police state that keeps millions under the constant gaze of security forces armed with AI. But across the country in the city of Hangzhou, the government is weaving a digital utopia, where technology helps optimize everything from traffic patterns to food safety to emergency response.Awardwinning journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin take readers on a journey through the new world China is building within its borders, and beyond. Telling harrowing stories of the people and families affected by the Partys ambitions, Surveillance State reveals a future that is already underwaya new society engineered around the power of digital surveillance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Surveillance State: Inside China's Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control'? A: 'Surveillance State' explores how China’s Communist Party is implementing digital surveillance to maintain political control and influence the populace.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by award-winning journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Surveillance State'? A: 'Surveillance State' was published on September 6, 2022.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What themes does the book cover? A: The book covers themes of digital surveillance, political control, technology's role in society, and the balance between safety and privacy.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in privacy and surveillance issues? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Privacy & Surveillance, making it suitable for readers interested in these topics.
- Q: Are there any firsthand accounts or stories included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes harrowing stories of individuals and families affected by the Chinese government's surveillance practices.
- Q: What insights do the authors provide about China's use of technology? A: The authors provide insights into how China is using technology to optimize various aspects of society while simultaneously enforcing strict surveillance.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the implications of surveillance technology globally? A: Yes, the book discusses China's approach to surveillance in a global context, helping readers understand broader implications.