Biometric State

Autori

• Keith Breckenridge

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• 266 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Libri di testo
• Libri di testo universitari
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Teoria e storia della scienza

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Exploring South Africa's unique position, this study examines the country's involvement in global biometric identification experiments during the twentieth century. It delves into the historical context and implications of these practices, highlighting how they shaped societal norms and influenced global trends in surveillance and identity verification. The book offers a critical analysis of the intersection between technology, power, and identity in a pivotal period of South African history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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