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Surveillance and Critical Theory

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  • Christian Fuchs

    (Communication and Media Research Institute, University of Westminster, UK)

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In this comment, the author reflects on surveillance from a critical theory approach, his involvement in surveillance research and projects, and the status of the study of surveillance. The comment ascertains a lack of critical thinking about surveillance, questions the existence of something called “surveillance studies” as opposed to a critical theory of society, and reflects on issues such as Edward Snowden’s revelations, and Foucault and Marx in the context of surveillance.

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  • Christian Fuchs, 2015. "Surveillance and Critical Theory," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 3(2), pages 6-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:meanco:v:3:y:2015:i:2:p:6-9
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    Cited by:

    1. Sue Robinson & Yidong Wang, 2018. "Networked News Participation: Future Pathways," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 6(4), pages 91-102.
    2. Minas Samatas, 2015. "“Austerity Surveillance” in Greece under the Austerity Regime (2010−2014)," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 3(3), pages 68-80.

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