The Art of Identification: Forensics, Surveillance, Identity ed. by Rex Ferguson, Melissa M. Littlefield, and James Purdon (review).

  • Published In: Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly, 2023, v. 46, n. 2. P. 465 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Collins, Sara 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Art of Identification: Forensics, Surveillance, Identity" is a collection of essays that explores the relationship between individuals and society in terms of defining and identifying people within specific categories. The essays cover a range of topics, including personal identification technologies, popular culture, forensic science, and surveillance. The collection examines the development of personal identification technologies in modern Europe and North America, with a focus on the mid-Victorian era to the present. The essays are grouped into three sections: "Genres of Identification," "The Body Captured," and "Surveillant Technologies." Overall, the collection provides insightful perspectives on the Western surveillance state and its impact on individuals in various fields. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly. 2023/04, Vol. 46, Issue 2, p465
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Applied Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0162-4962
  • DOI:10.1353/bio.2023.a928398
  • Accession Number:177594844
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