Surveillance in Europe

Surveillance in Europe is an accessible, definitive and comprehensive overview of the rapidly growing multi-disciplinary field of surveillance studies in Europe. Written by experts in the field, including leading scholars, the Companion’s clear and up to date style will appeal to a wide range of scholars and students in the social sciences, arts and humanities.

This book makes the case for greater resilience in European society in the face of the growing pervasiveness of surveillance. It examines surveillance in Europe from several different perspectives, including:

the co-evolution of surveillance technologies and practices

the surveillance industry in Europe

the instrumentality of surveillance for preventing and detecting crime and terrorism

social and economic costs

impacts of surveillance on civil liberties

resilience in Europe’s surveillance society.

the consequences and impacts for Europe of the Snowden revelations

findings and recommendations regarding surveillance in Europe

Surveillance in Europe's interdisciplinary approach and accessible content makes it an ideal companion to academics, policy-makers and civil society organisations alike, as well as appealing to top level undergraduates and postgraduates.