Activists and the Surveillance State
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Activists and the Surveillance State by Aziz Choudry
Analysis of the surveillance state from the perspective of those who have been subjected to its repression.
'Activists and the Surveillance State is a wide-ranging exploration of collective organising in response to state and corporate surveillanceThe book's rich discussion of what movements have learned, and failed to learn, about how surveillance works makes it a crucial reference for scholars and activists alike' -- Arun Kundnani, author of 'The Muslims are Coming'
'This important collection draws critical attention to the harms of state surveillance and police power, and how this power has been challenged and resisted by ordinary citizens. It is a must read for activists, community organisers and scholars alike' -- Waqas Tufail, Leeds Beckett University
'Activists in social movements and others challenging the prevailing socio-economic and political structures will find in this book invaluable lessons and an effective antidote to the harassment, infiltration and 'dirty tricks' of agencies that uphold the interests of the corporate and political elite' -- Salim Vally, University of Johannesburg
'By asking us to consider different histories of knowledge production and resistance, this book provides a nuanced and timely intervention in our ongoing reflections on confrontations with state security, and how they can be used for advancing radical political alternatives' -- Dr Lina Dencik, Cardiff University
'An important intervention that moves us beyond assessments of the scale and scope of surveillance and securitisation to reflect on lessons learned from multiple global resistance movements. The contributions in this book prompt us to consider possibilities for more hopeful futures' -- Nisha Kapoor, author of 'Deport, Deprive, Extradite: 21st Century State Extremism'
'This important collection draws critical attention to the harms of state surveillance and police power, and how this power has been challenged and resisted by ordinary citizens. It is a must read for activists, community organisers and scholars alike' -- Waqas Tufail, Leeds Beckett University
'Activists in social movements and others challenging the prevailing socio-economic and political structures will find in this book invaluable lessons and an effective antidote to the harassment, infiltration and 'dirty tricks' of agencies that uphold the interests of the corporate and political elite' -- Salim Vally, University of Johannesburg
'By asking us to consider different histories of knowledge production and resistance, this book provides a nuanced and timely intervention in our ongoing reflections on confrontations with state security, and how they can be used for advancing radical political alternatives' -- Dr Lina Dencik, Cardiff University
'An important intervention that moves us beyond assessments of the scale and scope of surveillance and securitisation to reflect on lessons learned from multiple global resistance movements. The contributions in this book prompt us to consider possibilities for more hopeful futures' -- Nisha Kapoor, author of 'Deport, Deprive, Extradite: 21st Century State Extremism'
Aziz Choudry was Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Social Movement Learning and Knowledge Production in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, McGill University, and Visiting Professor at the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation (CERT), University of Johannesburg. He is editor of The University and Social Justice, Activists and the Surveillance State and Just Work? Migrant Workers' Struggles Today (Pluto, 2020, 2019, 2016).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745337807 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745337805 |
| Title | Activists and the Surveillance State |
| Author | Aziz Choudry |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 2018-12-14 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
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