{"product_id":"introduction-to-surveillance-studies-j-k-petersen-9781466555099","title":"Introduction to Surveillance Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurveillance 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. \u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Surveillance Studies \u003c\/strong\u003eexplores technological trends, past- and present-day rationales for surveillance and surveillance devices, and current social issues surrounding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a brief historical perspective on the evolution of surveillance technologies, then charts the development of modern-day devices from the invention of radar to the dawn of the Internet. Next, it describes emerging technologies--including GIS, GPS devices, Google Maps, biometric technology, surveillance cameras, global satellites, miniaturization of devices, and social media--that are challenging notions of privacy and the right of access to information. While focusing on the technology, the book also discusses surveillance as a phenomenon and what these technologies mean to our understanding of freedom, privacy, and the impact of technology on communications and the structure of society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhanced with numerous photos, the book presents the pros and cons--and some of the controversy--of these increasingly sophisticated technologies, their collective impact, and what the future may hold. It is ideal for those new to surveillance; security, military, and law enforcement professionals who utilize surveillance technologies; and students of privacy, constitutional freedom, journalism, and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. K. Petersen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1466555092\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781466555099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d","brand":"J. K. Petersen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088309596415,"sku":"9781466555099","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_02e87608-0344-4b7f-aa49-241f9911af9b.jpg?v=1769104197","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-surveillance-studies-j-k-petersen-9781466555099","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}