Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies: An Anthology - Couverture souple

Johnson, Loch K.; Wirtz, James J.

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ISBN 10 : 0199733678 ISBN 13 : 9780199733675

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2010

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Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies--An Anthology is the most up-to-date reader in intelligence studies. Editors Loch K. Johnson and James J. Wirtz present a diverse and comprehensive (yet also highly accessible) set of readings from leading experts in the field. Full description

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Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies--An Anthology, Third Edition, is the most up-to-date reader in intelligence studies. Editors Loch K. Johnson and James J. Wirtz present a diverse, comprehensive, and yet highly accessible set of readings from leading experts in the field. Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition includes: * Twenty-four new articles examining a wide variety of important issues (satellite surveillance, 9/11, the search for WMDs in Iraq, homeland security, and counterterrorism) * A new epilogue analyzing the current state of intelligence * Updated introductions at the beginning of each piece that help to contextualize chapter content * Discussion questions at the end of each chapter that reinforce key concepts and encourage class participation * Comprehensive coverage of many hot topics including the history of intelligence, how the United States gathers and interprets global information, the meaning of security intelligence, methods of intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, the danger of intelligence politicization, relationships between intelligence officers and the policymakers they serve, covert action, counterintelligence, accountability and civil liberties, the implications of major intelligence failures in 2001 and 2003, and intelligence as practiced in other nations The most engaging, current--and expertly edited--anthology available, Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies--An Anthology, Third Edition, is ideal for courses in intelligence and homeland security.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199733678
• ISBN 13: 9780199733675
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 592