Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State
4.27 average rating, · 646 ratings
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- 75 Books for Public Servants, Policy Makers, and Civic Leaders — ranked #6 of 75
- 30 Books on Media, Propaganda, Surveillance, and the Battle for Attention — ranked #15 of 30
- 75 Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital-Warfare Books — ranked #20 of 75
- 30 Books on Government, Institutions, State Capacity, and Democracy — ranked #22 of 30
- 30 Books on Networks, Internet Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Surveillance — ranked #26 of 30
- 40 Books Every Cybersecurity Professional Should Read — ranked #39 of 40
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