Surveillance: The Master Patterns

30 min presentation followed by 15 min Q & A. 

Surveillance has rapidly emerged as one of the most important aspects of contemporary societies. Not long ago, surveillance was comparatively rare, and targeted small groups of people. Today, surveillance in the form of cameras, Big Data, drones, and much more, touch touches almost all our lives, often in ways that are hard to perceive or understand.

This presentation will outline the major trends in the operation of surveillance. It will discuss some of the ethical and pragmatic challenges posed by these developments. Student will gain a greater appreciation for what is now one of the most consequential aspects of contemporary society. 

Presenter(s):

Dr. Kevin D Haggerty is interim Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta. He is a Killam Research Laureate and Tier I Canada Research Chair. He was the executive editor of the Canadian Journal of Sociology from 2007-2013. His research has been in the area of surveillance, governance, policing, and risk. Currently holds direct (with Dr. Sandra Bucerius) the University of Alberta Prison Project.

Kevin D. Haggerty
Professor of Criminology and Sociology
Killam Laureate, Canada Research Chair
Department of Sociology, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2H4
Kevin D. Haggerty
Professor of Criminology and Sociology
Killam Laureate, Canada Research Chair
Department of Sociology, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2H4

Cost: Free

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