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The increasing role of surveillance in people's everyday lives is the subject of much scholarly attention, but the focus has primarily been on the Global North. In this important volume, Kwet (Yale Univ.; Univ. of Johannesburg, South Africa) brings together essays that explore how surveillance produced and continues to reproduce racial inequality across the globe. Parallels emerge in the use of surveillance techniques around the world from colonial times to the present, showing the importance of cross-national comparison to understanding the implications of surveillance techniques throughout history. These essays point to the interconnectedness of race, class, and gender and the role of surveillance in shaping these categories. From state-led population monitoring to the digital doubles created when individuals use technology, surveillance plays an important role in the construction of different bodies throughout space and time. Unlike other handbooks, this one is best read in its entirety, as even the regionally specific chapters are best understood in the context of global imperialism. In addition to providing important historical insights, such as Toni Weller's chapter on British women in the 19th century, the book includes timely topics such as Alana Saulnier's chapter on surveillance and law enforcement.Summing Up: Highly recommended. General readers through faculty; professionals.