Overview

Contains over 500 entries covering every aspect of global, modern-day intelligence-gathering and counter-terrorism, along with a comprehensive overview of its history. Focuses on developments since the end of the Cold War: the U.S. gov't's. failure to foresee recent terrorist attacks against the U.S.; counter-terrorism, incl. the growth in commercial terrorism; electronic and communications surveillance; illegal activities by the intelligence services from around the world, incl. assassination, smuggling, and torture; and terminology and equip. explained. Entries on individual spies, politicians and diplomats, plus profiles of the key historical events and scandals. "The ultimate guide for anyone with an interest in this highly topical and controversial subject." Ill.

ISBN-13

9780756766399

ISBN-10

0756766397

Weight

1.75 Pounds

Dimensions

6.25 x 1.50 x 9.25 In

List Price

$30.00

Format

Hardcover

Pages

371 pages

Publisher

Diane Pub Co

Published On

2003-06-01



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