Prof. David Lyon
Fellow
Current Employer
Queen's University
Election Year
2008
Academy
Académie des sciences sociales
Discipline
Sociology
Department
Department of Sociology
Keywords
Surveillance, Id cards, privacy, civil liberties
Long Citation (for publication and press release)
David Lyon is one of the best-known scholars in the world in the rapidly growing field of surveillance studies. His work, translated into over 15 languages, is well known in many countries in academe and also influences government policy. He is much cited in other fields as well; sociology of technology, social theory and the sociology of religion. He has lectured on every continent, and the research group he directs, The Surveillance Project, is widely regarded as a world leader. Recognized by several prestigious awards, including a Killam Fellowship, his work makes an impact far beyond Canada.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
David Lyon is one of the best-known scholars in the world in the rapidly growing field of surveillance studies. His work, translated into over 15 languages, is well known in many countries in academe and also influences government policy. He has lectured on every continent, and the research group he directs, The Surveillance Project, is widely regarded as a world leader.
David Lyon is one of the best-known scholars in the world in the rapidly growing field of surveillance studies. His work, translated into over 15 languages, is well known in many countries in academe and also influences government policy. He is much cited in other fields as well; sociology of technology, social theory and the sociology of religion. He has lectured on every continent, and the research group he directs, The Surveillance Project, is widely regarded as a world leader. Recognized by several prestigious awards, including a Killam Fellowship, his work makes an impact far beyond Canada.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
David Lyon is one of the best-known scholars in the world in the rapidly growing field of surveillance studies. His work, translated into over 15 languages, is well known in many countries in academe and also influences government policy. He has lectured on every continent, and the research group he directs, The Surveillance Project, is widely regarded as a world leader.