Seeing beyond the Ruins- Surveillance as a Response to Terrorist

Article by Kevin Haggerty (who coined the term 'surveillant assemblage') and Amber Gazso argue that one of the most important changes that occurred following the attacks of 9/11 were that of surveillance. In today's age, surveillance is a ubiquitous and pervasive practice in contemporary western society. The 9/11 attacks provided an opportunity for government to implement increasing surveillance under the guise of national security. **Also: See David Lyon's writings if interested in surveillance studies..he presents very convincing arguments**