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The Infernal Machine

99% Invisible

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The Rise of Surveillance: From Anarchism to Order

This chapter explores the evolution of law enforcement techniques and the pivotal role of information management in addressing early 20th-century anarchist unrest. It highlights the transformation from anonymity in crime to organized data collection, culminating in significant actions taken against political dissidents under J. Edgar Hoover.

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