State Control Return

Amelia Khatri

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Beschreibung

State Control Return explores the re-emergence of social control tactics by European governments, echoing methods used during the Cold War. The book investigates how modern states are reasserting authority, creating a need to re-evaluate the balance between national security and civil liberties. It examines the growth of digital surveillance technologies, where citizens' activities are constantly monitored, and the manipulation of public discourse through propaganda. The book argues these trends challenge democracy, eroding trust in institutions. It examines the historical context, specific surveillance practices, and government's influence on public discourse, drawing on government documents, academic studies, and journalistic investigations. Through case studies across Europe, the book identifies common patterns and unique factors contributing to increased state control. This book is unique for its comparative perspective, offering a detailed analysis of historical context and contemporary political trends. It is structured to first introduce the historical context and theoretical framework for understanding social control and progresses to examine specific examples of surveillance practices, such as the use of facial recognition technology and the tracking of online communications, detailing case studies from across Europe. The book also analyzes the ways in which governments are influencing public discourse through media manipulation, disinformation campaigns, and the suppression of dissenting voices. The concluding chapters synthesize these findings, exploring the long-term implications for democracy and proposing potential strategies for safeguarding individual liberties in an age of increasing state power.

Verfügbar seit: 18.02.2025.

Drucklänge: 77 Seiten.

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