Dossierveillance, Collaboration, and Fear in Society
The Saga of a Journey Through the Securitate Archives and Beyond
By Cristina Plamadeala
About
Exploring the cultural history of surveillance practices of the Securitate, Romania's secret police during its communist period, the book blends biographical details in a historical inquiry to establish the concepts of psuchegraphy, dossierveillance, and banalization of evil in the study of Securitate Archives.
About the Book
Historical Context
In the context of communist Romania under the reign of Nicolae CeauÅŸescu (1965-89), dossierveillance was a type of surveillance that stresses the miasmic effect of Securitate dossiers in the daily life of Romanians.
Book Focus
The book presents a unique account of the surveillance practices of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, expanding its relevance to fear in the current neo-liberal societies.
Target Audience
This book will appeal to students of Eastern European history and politics, criminology, sociology, anthropology, and surveillance studies.