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The Term Surveillance Society Was Introduced to Denote the Changes

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The term surveillance society was introduced to denote the changes in North American society since the widespread introduction of electronic technology like video cameras. According to the textbook, sociologists argue that this has led to a decrease in some forms of crime.


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