As an ex library book there is the remains of two small labels on the fep.The only other library mark is a stamp on the reverse of the Title page. The pages are tanned to the extreme edges and a bit more tanned on some pages at the rear. Seller Ref: 20062.

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Title: World of Secrets : The uses and limits of intelligence
Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London
Publication Date: 1985
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0297787454
ISBN 13: 9780297787457
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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A Twentieth Century Fund study by an authority on the subject. Clean, unmarked and bright.

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Laqueur, author of numerous books on the Middle East, terrorism, and European history, now writes about intelligence. Eschewing the dramatic ``spy story'' approach, he focuses on the production, analysis, and consumption of political intelligence. Thus the discussion of types of information, the history of intelligence collection, foreign systems, and successes and failures is filtered through the lens of political utility in making sound decisions. The ``missile gap,'' the Cuban missile crisis, and Vietnam provide examples of ambiguity, success, and failure in collection, analysis, and impact of decisions. Laqueur concludes that good intelligence depends upon talented and experienced practitioners, but in the final analysis it can only enhance sound policy, not replace it. A valuable book for scholars and decision makers. Richard B. Finnegan, Political Science Dept., Stonehill Coll., N. Easton, Mass.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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