Böcker av Daniel Neyland

This open access book begins with an algorithm-a set of IF...THEN rules used in the development of a new, ethical, video surveillance architecture for transport hubs. Through investigating the everyday life of the algorithm, the book opens a conversation with existing social science research that tends to focus on the power and opacity of algorithms.

Draws together contributions from leading figures in the field of surveillance to engage in the discussion of the emergence of accountability as a means to manage threats to privacy. The first of its kind to enrich the debate about accountability and privacy by drawing together perspectives from experienced privacy researchers and policy makers.

Taking readers through the practical history of ethnography from its anthropological origins through to its use in a variety of organizational, academic and business contexts, this book covers the research project process, starting with research design, and dealing with such practical issues as gaining access, note-taking, and project management.