Torin Monahan Bücher

Focusing on the intersection of surveillance technologies and their societal implications, this volume features original contributions from scholars across eight disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. It explores the politics surrounding the use of these technologies in daily life, making it a valuable resource for courses in security studies, sociology of culture, and sociology of science. The interdisciplinary nature of the project ensures its relevance in various academic fields, including STS, criminology, and political science.

The book explores the impact of globalization and technological advancements on public education, particularly within the Los Angeles school system. Through ethnographic research and interviews, it reveals how the integration of new technologies, while intended to enhance competitiveness, often leads to rigid and controlling educational environments. Monahan highlights the emergence of unfavorable power dynamics that compel both students and educators to conform to increasingly structured systems, challenging the notion that these changes are wholly beneficial.

Torin Monahan explores a range of critical surveillance art to theorize the racializing dimensions of contemporary surveillance.