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ISBN-13:	9781502626721
Publisher:	Cavendish Square
Publication date:	08/15/2017
Series:	Spying, Surveillance, and Privacy in the 21st-Century Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

1 Liberty and Security in America 5

2 The Pros: No Harm Done 31

3 The Cons: Presumption of Guilt 55

4 Ever Faster Computers 81

Government Surveillance Timeline 90

Glossary 94

Further Information 99

Bibliography 101

Index 109

About the Author 112

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11/01/2017
Gr 9 Up—Big Brother is watching, or so it would seem in this exhaustive work. Surveillance and spying have existed for centuries, but technological advancement over recent decades has changed the way information is gathered, causing alarm. The pros and cons of both past and current spy tactics are explored, as is big business's practice of data mining for marketing purposes. Past and current legislation and the ethics of government and economic surveillance are looked at with a critical eye. Heavy emphasis is placed on the need for national security and the controversies surrounding government practices and the protection of individuals' privacy rights. Cybersecurity and risks to personal privacy through the use of today's high-tech, sophisticated modes of communication are also explored. Extremely current case studies appear in frequent sidebars, while time lines, relevant organizational contact information, and additional resources are included in the back matter. VERDICT A thorough and timely examination of a disconcerting topic for teens.

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