Documenting Individual Identity
Jane Caplan
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Documenting Individual Identity
by Jane Caplan, John C. Torpey
Published
2001
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
415
ISBN-10
0691009112
Description
"This book addresses one of the least studied yet most pervasive aspects of modern life--the techniques and mechanisms by which official agencies certify individual identity. From passports and identity cards to labor registration and alien documentation, from fingerprinting to much-debated contemporary issues such as DNA-typing, body surveillance, and the catastrophic results of colonial-era identity documentation in postcolonial Rwanda, Documenting Individual Identity offers the most comprehensive historical overview of this fascinating topic ever published. The nineteen essays in this volume represent the collaborative effort of historians, sociologists, historians of science, political scientists, economists, and specialists in international relations. Together they cover a period from the emergence of systematic practices of written identification in early modern Europe through to the present day, and a geographic range that includes Europe, the Soviet Union, North and South America, and Africa. While the book is attuned to the nefarious possibilities of states' increasing capacity to identify individuals, it recognizes that these same techniques also certify citizens' eligibility for significant positive rights, such as welfare benefits and voting." -- Publisher's information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Documenting Individual Identity?
This edition of Documenting Individual Identity has approximately 415 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Documenting Individual Identity?
For most readers, Documenting Individual Identity typically takes between 8h 39m and 5h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,750 words
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What is the word count of Documenting Individual Identity?
The estimated word count for Documenting Individual Identity is approximately 103,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Documenting Individual Identity?
Documenting Individual Identity was written by Jane Caplan, John C. Torpey.
When was Documenting Individual Identity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.