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A Question of Momentum – Critical Reflections on Individual Options for Surveillance Resistance
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Lee, AJ, A Question of Momentum - Critical Reflections on Individual Options for Surveillance Resistance, Teknokultura, 11, (2) pp. 425-440. ISSN 1549-2230 (2014) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
With the increased visibility of global surveillance systems (such as PRISM) to the public,
there have been growing calls for more resistance against surveillance. This article critically
engages with the options for resistance suggested by Gary T. Marx (2009), focusing on those
that affect the social and material circumstances of individuals, and ignoring the symbolic
ones. Through this, the role of technological momentum in global surveillance systems, and the high cost of resistance for individuals are highlighted. I argue that because of the technological momentum and cost of resistance, many options for resistance are problematic for individuals.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Analysis, global surveillance, individuals, technological momentum |
| Research Division: | Human Society |
| Research Group: | Sociology |
| Research Field: | Sociology not elsewhere classified |
| Objective Division: | Culture and Society |
| Objective Group: | Other culture and society |
| Objective Field: | Other culture and society not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Lee, AJ (Mr Ashlin Lee) |
| ID Code: | 97962 |
| Year Published: | 2014 |
| Deposited By: | School of Social Sciences |
| Deposited On: | 2015-01-22 |
| Last Modified: | 2016-01-06 |
| Downloads: | 256 View Download Statistics |
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