Democracy betrayed : the rise of the surveillance security state /
Keller, William W, (William Walton), 1950-
Democracy betrayed : the rise of the surveillance security state / William W. Keller. - 311 p. : 23 cm.
The challenge to liberal democracy -- Dimensions of the security industrial complex -- Irrational security -- Catastrophic terror -- Episodic terror -- Torture and detention -- Surveillance and control -- Freedom in the balance.
Democracy Betrayed
The Rise of the Surveillance Security State
By William W. Keller
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January 10, 2017 | Hardcover | 6 x 9, 300 Pages | ISBN 9781619029125 Order Now From
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A vital and important look at the rise of a security state that is transforming the nature of our democracy
In the aftermath of 9/11, in lockstep with booming technological advancements, a new and more authoritarian form of governance is supplanting liberal democracy. The creation of the Security Industrial Complex– an “internal security state-within-the-state” fueled by tech companies, private security firms, and others to the tune of $120 billion a year– is intruding on civil liberties to an extent never before seen in our history. Politicians tolerate it; the average citizen at times welcomes it, thinking it is the way to keep the homeland safe in a time of uncertainty and terrorism. But how real is this threat, and is it worth the loss of our individual privacy?
As a society, the author maintains, we have yet to comprehend the meaning of universal digital connection, its impact on our psychology, and its transformation of our government and society. America is at a crossroads in contending with our overreaction to terrorism, allowing the beginnings of a police state, and the erosion of our country from a “liberal democracy” to a “secure democracy”– one where government overreaches, tramples on civil liberties, and uses increasingly advanced technology to spy on the populace. Keller walks us through what these changes can mean to our society and, more importantly, what we can do to halt our march toward intrusive and widespread surveillance.
An urgent clarion call for a country in crisis, Democracy Betrayed is a timely and deeply important book about the future of America, especially as the country orients itself to a new president in early 2017.
9781619029125
Intelligence service--United States.
Intelligence service--Contracting out--United States.
Security sector--United States.
Internal security--Political aspects--United States.
Terrorism--Prevention--Government policy--United States.
Electronic surveillance--United States.
Civil rights--United States.
Democracy--United States.
Servicio de inteligencia
Seguridad interna
Terrorismo
Vigilancia electrónica
Derechos civiles
JK 468 / K29d 2017
363.2320973
Democracy betrayed : the rise of the surveillance security state / William W. Keller. - 311 p. : 23 cm.
The challenge to liberal democracy -- Dimensions of the security industrial complex -- Irrational security -- Catastrophic terror -- Episodic terror -- Torture and detention -- Surveillance and control -- Freedom in the balance.
Democracy Betrayed
The Rise of the Surveillance Security State
By William W. Keller
List Price: $28.00
January 10, 2017 | Hardcover | 6 x 9, 300 Pages | ISBN 9781619029125 Order Now From
INDIEBOUND
A vital and important look at the rise of a security state that is transforming the nature of our democracy
In the aftermath of 9/11, in lockstep with booming technological advancements, a new and more authoritarian form of governance is supplanting liberal democracy. The creation of the Security Industrial Complex– an “internal security state-within-the-state” fueled by tech companies, private security firms, and others to the tune of $120 billion a year– is intruding on civil liberties to an extent never before seen in our history. Politicians tolerate it; the average citizen at times welcomes it, thinking it is the way to keep the homeland safe in a time of uncertainty and terrorism. But how real is this threat, and is it worth the loss of our individual privacy?
As a society, the author maintains, we have yet to comprehend the meaning of universal digital connection, its impact on our psychology, and its transformation of our government and society. America is at a crossroads in contending with our overreaction to terrorism, allowing the beginnings of a police state, and the erosion of our country from a “liberal democracy” to a “secure democracy”– one where government overreaches, tramples on civil liberties, and uses increasingly advanced technology to spy on the populace. Keller walks us through what these changes can mean to our society and, more importantly, what we can do to halt our march toward intrusive and widespread surveillance.
An urgent clarion call for a country in crisis, Democracy Betrayed is a timely and deeply important book about the future of America, especially as the country orients itself to a new president in early 2017.
9781619029125
Intelligence service--United States.
Intelligence service--Contracting out--United States.
Security sector--United States.
Internal security--Political aspects--United States.
Terrorism--Prevention--Government policy--United States.
Electronic surveillance--United States.
Civil rights--United States.
Democracy--United States.
Servicio de inteligencia
Seguridad interna
Terrorismo
Vigilancia electrónica
Derechos civiles
JK 468 / K29d 2017
363.2320973