Autor: David Lyon

New ID card systems are proliferating around the world. These may use digitized fingerprints or photos, may be contactless, using a scanner, and above all, may rely on computerized registries of …

’Today the smallest details of our daily lives are tracked and traced more closely than ever before, and those who are monitored often cooperate willingly with the monitors. From London and New …

This book provides an overview of debates about whether we are entering into a phase of social existence without precedent – the 'information society’. Intended as a bridge between the literatures of …

In this book David Lyon analyses the various contexts of surveillance activity and offers a balanced account of the influence electronic information systems have on the social order …

In this lively and accessible study, David Lyon explores the relationship between religion and postmodernity, through the central metaphor of 'Jesus in …

New ID card systems are proliferating around the world. These may use digitized fingerprints or photos, may be contactless, using a scanner, and above all, may rely on computerized registries of …

’Today the smallest details of our daily lives are tracked and traced more closely than ever before, and those who are monitored often cooperate willingly with the monitors. From London and New …

This book provides an overview of debates about whether we are entering into a phase of social existence without precedent – the 'information society’. Intended as a bridge between the literatures of …

In this book David Lyon analyses the various contexts of surveillance activity and offers a balanced account of the influence electronic information systems have on the social order …

In this lively and accessible study, David Lyon explores the relationship between religion and postmodernity, through the central metaphor of 'Jesus in …

In 2013, Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA and its partners had been engaging in warrantless mass surveillance, using the internet and cellphone data, and driven by fear of terrorism under the …

This is the ultimate guide to the food scene in Massachusetts. From the ubiquitous clam chowder and baked beans to less obvious Bay State delicacies, such as pistachio biscotti, sweet potato jam, and …

Savor the flavors of Montreal Yearning for great food in a great city where the day begins with a croissant, a bol of cafe au lait, and a smile? Look no further than the world’s second-largest …

Food Lovers’ Guides Indispensable handbooks to local gastronomic delights The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best …

Food Lovers’ Guides Indispensable handbooks to local gastronomic delights The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best …

Vermont and New Hampshire are two sides of the same northern New England climatethe high landscapes of the Green Mountains and the White Mountains, glued together by the Connecticut River Valley. The …

The ultimate guide to the food scene in Massachusetts provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to …

National Historic Landmarks are touchstones of our collective past that still resonate with our present. The six New England states have nearly 400 such places. However, important doesnt always …

From 9/11 to the Snowden leaks, stories about surveillance increasingly dominate the headlines. But surveillance is not only 'done to us’ – it is something we do in everyday life. We submit to …

The God of Abraham The God of Isaac The God of Jacob The God of Sarah The God of Rebecca The God of Rachel The God of Leah … the God of Me There is no easy prescription for how to know God, yet eve …

Selling for a lower price than any similar guidebook, and deliberately limited to a short 256 pages, this Easy Guide is an exercise in creating easily-absorbed travel information. It emphasizes the …

Spain vies with France as the most heavily-visited European nation, and Barcelona and Madrid are its two most heavily-visited cities. But while our authors are infatuated with both cities, abou …

Barcelona is one of the 'hottest’ destinations in travel today, a strong choice by an increasing number of tourists seeking novelty and advances in architecture, cuisine, art and more. This 184-pag …

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer’s Spain shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. This classic Frommers series includes exact prices; candid reviews …

The 800-plus pages of this four-color book mark a milestone in European travel writing. It was Arthur Frommer who first set off an avalanche of travel to Europe, and whose subsequent writings and c …

In a small-format paperback, Shortcut Guides supply the single most essential facts about a popular destination, all at a remarkably-low price, and yet for a heavily-illustrated book with maps. A …

* Discusses the pathology and laboratory diagnosis of viruses that carry a significant threat to animals in terms of their severity and epidemiological risk * Also looks at mononegavirales that are …

Das Thema Überwachung ist allgegenwärtig: Wir werden in der U-Bahn gefilmt, machen Privates auf Facebook öffentlich, Minidrohnen werden bald so billig sein, dass Neugierige ihre Nachbarn …

Surveillance is always a means to an end, whether that end is influence, management or entitlement. This book examines the several layers of surveillance that control the Palestinian population in …

Surveillance happens to all of us, everyday, as we walk beneath street cameras, swipe cards, surf the net. Agencies are using increasingly sophisticated computer systems – especially searchable …

In what ways does contemporary surveillance reinforce social divisions?How are police and consumer surveillance becoming more similar as they are automated?Are we forced to choose between classical …

This book is about explaining surveillance processes and practises in contemporary society. Surveillance studies is a relatively new multi-disciplinary enterprise the aims to understand who watches …

This book is about explaining surveillance processes and practises in contemporary society. Surveillance studies is a relatively new multi-disciplinary enterprise the aims to understand who watches …

National identity cards are in the news. While paper ID documents have been used in some countries for a long time, today”s rapid growth features high-tech IDs with built-in biometrics and RFID chip …

National identity cards are in the news. While paper ID documents have been used in some countries for a long time, today”s rapid growth features high-tech IDs with built-in biometrics and RFID chip …

Surveillance happens to all of us, everyday, as we walk beneath street cameras, swipe cards, surf the net. Agencies are using increasingly sophisticated computer systems – especially searchable …

Surveillance happens to all of us, everyday, as we walk beneath street cameras, swipe cards, surf the net. Agencies are using increasingly sophisticated computer systems – especially searchable …

In many countries camera surveillance has become commonplace, and ordinary citizens and consumers are increasingly aware that they are under surveillance in everyday life. Camera surveillance is typi …

In many countries camera surveillance has become commonplace, and ordinary citizens and consumers are increasingly aware that they are under surveillance in everyday life. Camera surveillance is typi …

Surveillance is a central organizing practice. Gathering personal data and processing them in searchable databases drives administrative efficiency but also raises questions about security, governanc …

Surveillance is a central organizing practice. Gathering personal data and processing them in searchable databases drives administrative efficiency but also raises questions about security, governanc …

Surveillance is always a means to an end, whether that end is influence, management or entitlement. This book examines the several layers of surveillance that control the Palestinian population in …

Surveillance is always a means to an end, whether that end is influence, management or entitlement. This book examines the several layers of surveillance that control the Palestinian population in …

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Boston in ebook format will lead you straight to the best attractions Boston has to offer, with over 500 detailed maps, illustrations and photographs. You ll find detailed …

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer. Whether you’re looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit …

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Boston will lead you straight to the best attractions Boston has to offer, with over 500 detailed maps, illustrations and colour photographs. You’ll find detailed …

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Boston Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer. Whether you’re looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit …

Written by outspoken, authoritative experts, Frommer’s Spain shows travelers how to experience the country the way the locals do. That means eating in the places tourists don’t know about, visiting t …

David Lyon è un importante testimone delle conseguenze nefaste della sorveglianza contemporanea. Questo suo nuovo lavoro ci mette in guardia: i moderni regimi di sorveglianza si stanno …

What do the oldest black church in the country, an Arts-and-Crafts-style artists studio building, a concrete football stadium, and an acoustically perfect performance space have in common? They are …

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life as we knew it. Lockdowns, self-isolation and quarantine have become a normal part of everyday life. Pandemic surveillance allows governments and corporations …

La pandemia di Covid-19 ha sconvolto la vita come la conoscevamo. I lockdown, l’autoisolamento e la quarantena sono diventati una parte normale della vita quotidiana. La pandemia ha anche favorito un …

Frommer’s books aren’t written by committee, by A.I., or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned, locally-based journalists like P …