Espionage: Spies and Secrets - Softcover

Bennett, Richard M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753508303 ISBN 13: 9780753508305

Publisher: Virgin Pub, 2003

Synopsis

Failure to foresee and defend against recent terrorist attacks has drawn unprecedented public attention to modern-day global espionage. From the CIA's involvement in the Middle East and various aspects of European, Asian and African politics, to FBI agents releasing highly classified national security information to Russia, this compelling reference source contains over 500 entries covering every aspect of modern-day espionage. It is the ultimate guide for journalists, researchers, and anyone with an interest in this highly topical, controversial and emotive subject. Includes investigation into the CIA's failure to foresee recent terrorist attacks against the US Entries also cover aspects of counter-terrorism, including funding and commercial terrorism Biographies of spies, politicians and diplomats Key historical events and scandals Terminology and equipment explained

About this title

About the Author

Richard M. Bennett is a journalist and senior partner in a company that supplies information on espionage and political risk to the news media and other clients.

From Library Journal

Numerous references have already been published on espionage, and with the spectacular failure of American intelligence in September 2001, many more are sure to appear. This one includes over 500 entries on people, places, equipment, policies, and government organizations. Many of the entries have been written to incorporate events surrounding 9/11, and Bennett (Fighting Forces), a longtime contributor to defense publications, is not afraid to pen caustic opinions of the individuals and government policies connected to that fateful day. In fact, he seems to be thoroughly disgusted with many of the people, attitudes, and policies of the intelligence establishment. This reviewer liked the British flavor of Bennett's writing and the focus on British organizations and events, as one can easily find plenty of information on American topics in works such as Norman Polmar and Thomas B. Allen's Spy Book: The Encyclopedia of Espionage. Of greatest interest are the descriptions of British and foreign intelligence organizations and the biographical details of important individuals. Although there are See references, the book has no cross references, no suggested readings, no chronology, and a tiny bibliography. Suitable for the reference collections of public and academic libraries.
Daniel K. Blewett, Coll. of DuPage Lib., Glyn Eilyn, IL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Virgin Pub
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0753508303
• ISBN 13: 9780753508305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432