ABSTRACT

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 explo

part Section 1|1 pages

Introduction and Overview

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter |27 pages

Brief History

part Section 2|1 pages

Technologies and Techniques

chapter |53 pages

Optical Surveillance

chapter |29 pages

Aerial Surveillance

chapter |15 pages

Audio Surveillance

chapter |11 pages

Radio-Wave Surveillance

chapter |6 pages

GPS Surveillance

chapter |9 pages

Sensors

chapter |32 pages

Computers and Internet Surveillance

chapter |7 pages

Data Cards

chapter |27 pages

Biochemical Surveillance

chapter |12 pages

Animal Surveillance

chapter |14 pages

Biometrics

chapter |7 pages

Genetics

part Section 3|1 pages

Practical Considerations

chapter |27 pages

Prevalence of Surveillance

chapter |24 pages

Effectiveness of Surveillance

part Section 4|1 pages

Privacy and Legislation

chapter |24 pages

Constitutional Freedoms

chapter |26 pages

Legislation

part Section 5|1 pages

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