Seeing beyond the Ruins- Surveillance as a Response to Terrorist torrent

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**