Our Biometric Future: Facial Recognition Technology and the Culture of Surveillance Contributor(s): Gates, Kelly A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814732100 ISBN-13: 9780814732106 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Social Aspects - Computers | Social Aspects - Computers | Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition |
Dewey: 363.232 |
LCCN: 2010039825 |
Series: Critical Cultural Communication (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.07" W x 8.79" (0.98 lbs) 274 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Since the 1960s, a significant effort has been underway to program computers to "see" the human face—to develop automated systems for identifying faces and distinguishing them from one another--commonly known as Facial Recognition Technology. While computer scientists are developing FRT in order to design more intelligent and interactive machines, businesses and states agencies view the technology as uniquely suited for "smart" surveillance--systems that automate the labor of monitoring in order to increase their efficacy and spread their reach. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gates, Kelly A.: - Kelly A. Gates is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and the Science Studies Program at the University of California, San Diego. |