Surveillance Studies(1st Edition) An Overview by DavidLyon Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2007 by Polity ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-3592-7, ISBN: 0-7456-3592-X
"The study of surveillance is more relevant than ever before. The fast growth of the field of surveillance studies reflects both the urgency of civil liberties and privacy questions in the war on terror era and the classical social science debates over the power of watching and classification, from Bentham to Foucault and beyond. In this overview, David Lyon, one of the pioneers of surveillance studies, fuses with aplomb classical debate ..."
"Packed with targeted Top 10 lists of "don't miss" treasures and locals-only info, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Boston guides visitors to the best attractions this historic city has to offer, including 60 great ideas on how to spend a day in Boston — whether it's strolling the waterfront, mixing with locals at popular bars and brew pubs, touring the Harvard campus, or tracing key moments in American history. The easy-to-use Top 10 ..."
" Full-color throughout! Free full-color, foldout map. Insider advice on avoiding the crowds as you hit all the highlights of the 17 semi-autonomous regions of Spain, from the Prado in Madrid to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, from El Escorial to Granada's Alhambra. Plus tips for navigating the country's lovely but less-traveled corners, including Galicia in the northwest and Extremadura in the southwest. Where to find the absolute best paell ..."
"Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 2011 Pages: 160 in Publisher: DK Travel Eyewitness Top 10 Boston will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer same timeline as Carmelo Anthony you're looking for the best restaurants and bars a hotel suit your budget. or want to find the best nightspots in Boston; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 f ..."
Identifying Citizens(1st Edition) ID Cards as Surveillance by DavidLyon Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2009 by Polity ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-4156-0, ISBN: 0-7456-4156-3
"New ID card systems are proliferating around the world. These may use digitized fingerprints or photos, may be contactless, using a scanner, and above all, may rely on computerized registries of personal information. In this timely new contribution, David Lyon argues that such IDs represent a fresh phase in the long-term attempts of modern states to find stable ways of identifying citizens. New ID systems are "new" because they are hig ..."
"The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! Whether planning a trip for business or pleasure, DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston is the only guide to the Bay State you will ever need. All of Boston's most popular sites are here: Fenway Park, the Massachusetts State House, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, and Harvard Yard. Take a walk on the Freedom Trail, stroll through colonial Boston, Beacon Hill, ..."
The Culture of Surveillance(1st Edition) Watching as a Way of Life by DavidLyon Paperback, 172 Pages, Published 2018 by Polity ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-7173-4, ISBN: 0-7456-7173-X
"From 9/11 to the Snowden leaks, stories about surveillance increasingly dominate the headlines. But surveillance is not only 'done to us' – it is something we do in everyday life. We submit to surveillance, believing we have nothing to hide. Or we try to protect our privacy or negotiate the terms under which others have access to our data. At the same time, we participate in surveillance in order to supervise children, monitor other roa ..."
Jesus in Disneyland Religion in Postmodern Times by DavidLyon Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 2000 by Polity Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-1489-2, ISBN: 0-7456-1489-2
"Sociologists from Karl Marx onwards have written off religion as a curious yet fading public institution. After all, science can now answer our questions about life, the universe and everything... and if that fails, there's always the opium. David Lyon, professor of sociology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, argues that times have changed. Contemporary society, in fact, has a great appetite for spirituality, though within con ..."
Postmodernity(2nd Edition) by DavidLyon Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 1999 by Univ Of Minnesota Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8166-3227-5, ISBN: 0-8166-3227-8
"Postmodernity as idea, critique, cultural experience, and social condition has engendered a sometimes angry, sometimes anxious debate across many disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. In Postmodernity, David Lyon provides a stimulating introduction to this contested concept and the discussions it provokes.Lyon describes this multilayered notion that encompasses a variety of major social and cultural changes taking place at ..."
ROMANTIC DAYS AND NIGHTS IN BOSTON(1st Edition) INTIMATE ESCAPES IN THE HUB [ROMANTIC CITIES SERIES] by Patricia Harris, DavidLyon Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 1997 by Globe Pequot Pr ISBN-13: 978-1-56440-876-1, ISBN: 1-56440-876-0
"intimate escapes in the Hub Patricia Harris, David Lyon ... 1 0443— dc20 96-44 1 29 CIP Manufactured in the United States of America First Edition/First Printing To generous friends DOWNTOWN BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE * ^^ Harvard."
Surveillance After Snowden(1st Edition) by DavidLyon Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2015 by Polity ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-9085-8, ISBN: 0-7456-9085-8
"In 2013, Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA and its partners had been engaging in warrantless mass surveillance, using the internet and cellphone data, and driven by fear of terrorism under the sign of security . In this compelling account, surveillance expert David Lyon guides the reader through Snowden s ongoing disclosures: the technological shifts involved, the steady rise of invisible monitoring of innocent citizens, the ..."
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"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston will lead you straight to the best attractions Boston has to offer. You'll find detailed background information on the best things to do in Boston, from visiting historic Harvard University and taking one of many walking tours to watching a Boston Red Sox game. This best-selling travel guide is packed with beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all Boston's major sights, as well as 3-D aerial views of i ..."
"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Boston will lead you straight to the best attractions Boston has to offer, with over 500 detailed maps, illustrations, and color photographs. You'll find detailed background information on the best things to do in Boston, from visiting the historical Harvard University and taking one of many historical walks to watching the Boston Red Sox play. This best-selling travel guide is packed with beautiful cutaways ..."
Food Lovers' Guide to Massachusetts, 2nd(2nd Edition) Best Local Specialties, Markets, Recipes, Restaurants, and Events (Food Lovers' Series) by Patricia Harris, DavidLyon Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2010 by Globe Pequot ISBN-13: 978-0-7627-5308-6, ISBN: 0-7627-5308-0
"This is the ultimate guide to the food scene in Massachusetts. From the ubiquitous clam chowder and baked beans to less obvious Bay State delicacies, such as pistachio biscotti, sweet potato jam, and ricotta-sage ravioli, a wealth of exciting foods, restaurants, recipes and much more can be found in this engagingly written guidebook."
"Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, The DK Top 10 Guides use exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip."
"Edwin Land (1909-91), inventor of Polaroid instant photography workshop, Elias
Howe (1819-67) created the modern sewing machine, radically altering both the
clothing trade and the shoe industry. Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) had
offices in Cambridge and Boston, and later joined the faculty of Boston University.
This was part of a trend of academic affiliation that became almost the rule for
Boston's inventors. Edwin H. Land (19 ..."
The Flight of the Buzby Bee by DavidLyon Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Ernest Lyon Media Productions ISBN-13: 978-0-9741328-0-8, ISBN: 0-9741328-0-2
"Although Buzby Bee is deeply in love with the queen, he is too shy to say so. But when a big puff of pollen makes him sneeze, Buzby finds himself on a brave adventure to a distant garden, where he meets some very strange creatures, saves a life, and finds some sweet nectar for his Queen. But is that the end? Find out by reading, The Flight of the Buzby Bee!"
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Surveillance After September 11(1st Edition) by DavidLyon Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2003 by Polity Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-7456-3181-3, ISBN: 0-7456-3181-9
"Prominent among the quests for post-9/11 security are developments in surveillance, especially at national borders. These developments are not new, but many of them have been extended and intensified. The result? More and more people and populations are counted as "suspicious" and, at the same time, surveillance techniques become increasingly opaque and secretive. Lyon argues that in the aftermath of 9/11 there have been qualitative cha ..."