{"product_id":"age-of-security","title":"Age of Security","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAge of Security: The Rise of a Global Obsession by Ruben Andersson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Security: The Rise of a Global Obsession\u003c\/strong\u003e by anthropologist Ruben Andersson examines how the pursuit of safety has transformed politics, economies and everyday life. From border controls and surveillance technologies to policing and emergency laws, this thought-provoking book investigates the growing influence of the global security industry and asks whether our efforts to protect ourselves are making society more fearful and less free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on reporting from Sweden, Mexico, Mali and Paris, Andersson explores the realities behind the promises of greater security. He argues that constant surveillance, fortified borders and punitive policies can deepen insecurity rather than resolve its underlying causes, challenging readers to reconsider the relationship between safety, privacy and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecurity has become a defining concern of modern societies, shaping government policies, private businesses and personal decisions. In \u003cstrong\u003eAge of Security\u003c\/strong\u003e, Andersson traces the rise of what he calls Big Security, examining an industry that profits from public fears while questioning how effectively its solutions address the problems they promise to solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough encounters with police chiefs, migrants, peacekeepers and arms dealers, the book reveals how security policies affect people across different political and economic circumstances. It also considers an alternative vision centred on human dignity, democratic accountability and freedom from fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the global security industry has grown in influence and profitability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of surveillance technologies, border controls and policing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand perspectives from security frontlines across different countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tensions between public safety, personal privacy and civil liberties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow fear-driven policies can contribute to insecurity and social inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for imagining a more humane and accountable approach to security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in politics, international affairs and public policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose exploring surveillance, privacy and civil liberties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and researchers of anthropology, sociology and political science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in borders, migration and the global security industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone questioning the balance between personal freedom and public safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge of Security: The Rise of a Global Obsession\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges conventional ideas about what it means to be safe. Combining anthropological insight with reporting from the frontlines of global security, Ruben Andersson invites readers to question whether increasingly restrictive measures deliver genuine protection. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in how fear shapes modern society and what it might take to protect both security and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruben Andersson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67679196872979,"sku":"BY13.6816","price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/AgeofSecurity-1.webp?v=1792143375","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/age-of-security","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}