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by Massimo Introvigne
In today’s world, when we think of government control and surveillance, images of CCTV cameras, massive detention centers, and high-tech monitoring often come to mind. But Robert Barnett’s “The Quiet State: Micro-Surveillance and Normalisation in Tibet” (London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026) paints a different picture—one of subtle, almost invisible surveillance that quietly but effectively regulates life in Tibet. This insightful book offers a compelling look into how the Chinese government employs low-intensity, covert mechanisms of control that, over time, become normalized and embedded in daily routines.
Barnett, a seasoned researcher, delves into how Tibetans—particularly vulnerable groups like nuns and monks—are monitored and managed through methods that are f...
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