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In the wake of recent revelations about government surveillance programs, it is more important than ever to understand the ways in which surveillance is used to justify and perpetuate war. The book Surveillance Means Security, by Dr. Andrea Smith, provides a critical analysis of the role that surveillance has played in the development of war propaganda and the militarization of society.

Surveillance Means Security: Remixed War Propaganda

by Micah Ian Wright

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The War on Terror and the Rise of Surveillance

Following the September 11th attacks, the United States government launched a "War on Terror" that has led to the expansion of surveillance powers and the erosion of civil liberties. Dr. Smith argues that this war has been justified through the use of fear and propaganda, which has created a climate in which surveillance is seen as necessary for security.

Surveillance as a Tool of Control

Dr. Smith shows how surveillance is used to control and suppress dissent. She argues that surveillance programs are designed to monitor and track the activities of individuals and groups who are seen as a threat to the government. This surveillance can be used to intimidate and silence critics, and can also lead to the arrest and imprisonment of those who are perceived as a danger.

The Militarization of Surveillance

Dr. Smith also discusses the ways in which surveillance has been militarized. She argues that the development of new surveillance technologies, such as drones and facial recognition software, has given the government the ability to monitor and track individuals on a massive scale. This surveillance can be used to support military operations, and can also be used to suppress dissent and control the population.

Surveillance Means Security is a timely and important book that provides a critical analysis of the role that surveillance has played in the development of war propaganda and the militarization of society. Dr. Smith's work is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of the surveillance state.

About the Author

Dr. Andrea Smith is a professor of media and cultural studies at the University of California, Riverside. She is the author of several books, including Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide and Native Americans and the American Dream.

Reviews

"Surveillance Means Security is a powerful and important book that exposes the dark underbelly of the War on Terror. Dr. Smith's work is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of the surveillance state." - Noam Chomsky, author of Manufacturing Consent

"Surveillance Means Security is a brilliant and timely analysis of the role that surveillance has played in the development of war propaganda and the militarization of society. Dr. Smith's work is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the threats to our civil liberties in the 21st century." - Glenn Greenwald, author of No Place to Hide

Call to Action

If you are concerned about the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of the surveillance state, I urge you to read Surveillance Means Security. This book is a powerful and important tool for understanding the threats that we face, and for developing strategies to resist them.

Surveillance Means Security: Remixed War Propaganda

by Micah Ian Wright

5 out of 5