228 numbered pages; a few specks to edges of closed pages; minor wear to corners and edges of mostly black softcover; several minor creases to cover; minor rub to cover; several minor scratches/ minor dings to cover; weighs 15.4 ounces; measures 9.6 by 6.7 by .8 inches; 071923; this book offers an authoritative and accessible guide to the relationship between intelligence and processes of public and private governance.

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Title

Intelligence in an Insecure World

Publisher

Polity

Publication Date

2006

Language

English

ISBN 10

0745632459

ISBN 13

9780745632452

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Good

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Political Science

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Synopsis

The role of intelligence in the contemporary world is ubiquitous: individuals, groups and organizations as well as states seek information in order to increase their sense of security. The events of 9/11 and subsequent 'war on terror' have made intelligence more central to the study of government and international affairs than at any time previously, reviving old debates and generating new ones.

But what exactly is intelligence? Who seeks to develop it and how? What happens to the intelligence that is produced? This timely new book explores these and other key questions. Concentrating on the role of states and organizations, and using the post-9/11 security agenda as its key focus, it offers an authoritative and accessible guide to the relationship between intelligence and processes of public and private governance.

Drawing on a range of contemporary examples, the book examines the limits of intelligence and asks whether the 9/11 attacks, the bombings in London and the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq may be seen as intelligence 'failures'? It concludes by discussing the need for democratic control of intelligence to prevent its future abuse by unaccountable state or corporate agencies.

About the Author

Peter Gill is Professor of Politics and Security at Liverpool John Moores University.

Mark Pythian is Professor of International Security at the University of Wolverhampton.

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