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David Lyon, "Surveillance: A Very Short Introduction" (Oxford UP, 2024)
New Books in Sociology
The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism
This chapter examines the intersection of corporate interests and personal privacy within the framework of surveillance capitalism. It critiques how technology companies, particularly in the realm of social media, manipulate user data for profit while transforming consumers into products. The discussion emphasizes the historical context and evolving dynamics of surveillance, urging a reevaluation of privacy and democratic engagement in the digital age.
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