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Seeing beyond the Ruins- Surveillance as a Response to Terrorist
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surveillance terrorism September 11 national security

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Mar 3, 2013
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Article by Kevin Haggerty (who coined the term 'surveillant assemblage') and Amber Gazso argue that one of the most important changes that occurred following the attacks of 9/11 were that of surveillance.  In today's age, surveillance is a ubiquitous and pervasive practice in contemporary western society.  The 9/11 attacks provided an opportunity for government to implement increasing surveillance under the guise of national security.  **Also: See David Lyon's writings if interested in surveillance studies..he presents very convincing arguments**