The Watchers: The Rise of America's Surveillance State (Signed First Edition, First Printin [signed] [first edition]

Signed First Edition, First Printing of this illuminating study of the evolution of American communications intelligence and surveillance from the early 1980s thru the first decade of the 21st century. Harris tracks how the parallel trends of innovation in technology and terrorism and political violence by non-state actors lead to more intensive and encompassing government surveillance of communications. Signed by Shane Harris on the title page. 418 pages, illustrated. Has a spot on the top page edge and light general wear.