Experience an enlightening exploration of privacy and technology with 'Surveillance After Snowden'. This thought-provoking book dives into the unprecedented revelations made by Edward Snowden in 2013, where he exposed the NSA's extensive surveillance operations that infringed on civil liberties under the guise of 'security'. Written by renowned surveillance expert David Lyon, the book critiques the widespread, warrantless data collection practices that have surged with the rise of big data and advanced technology. In 'Surveillance After Snowden', readers will uncover the complex interplay between government agencies and corporate interests, shedding light on the urgent need to address privacy concerns in our increasingly monitored society. The book provides an insightful analysis of global reactions to Snowden’s disclosures, urging readers to reconsider their understanding of privacy in a democratic context. Ideal for anyone intrigued by politics, technology, and societal impacts, this essential read is a call to awareness and action amidst the growing tide of digital surveillance. Make sure to understand the implications of living in a world where the boundaries of privacy are constantly challenged. Get your copy today! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780745690858. Year: 2015. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 120.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745690858
Year: 2015
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 120


Description:
In 2013, Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA and its partners had been engaging in warrantless mass surveillance, using the internet and cellphone data, and driven by fear of terrorism under the sign of ™security™. In this compelling account, surveillance expert David Lyon guides the reader through Snowden™s ongoing disclosures: the technological shifts involved, the steady rise of invisible monitoring of innocent citizens, the collusion of government agencies and for-profit companies and the implications for how we conceive of privacy in a democratic society infused by the lure of big data. Lyon discusses the distinct global reactions to Snowden and shows why some basic issues must be faced: how we frame surveillance, and the place of the human in a digital world.Surveillance after Snowden is crucial reading for anyone interested in politics, technology and society.