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National security is always front-page news. A unique reference work now focuses on every aspect of this critical area, from computer security to antiterrorist measures.
· Charts the careers and accomplishments of well-known individuals in the field, from legendary FBI directors such as J. Edgar Hoover to far-sighted thinkers, planners, security advisors, and administrators
· Examines major events in the security, espionage, and counterespionage field, from U-2 overflights of the Soviet Union to the Aldrich Ames case and the latest spy scandals
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Defense spending, budget cuts, the surveillance of spies, Star Wars scenarios, and satellite imaging—U.S. National Security covers it all. This reference explores the careers and accomplishments of well-known individuals in the field and analyzes major events in the security, espionage, and counterespionage landscape.
Cynthia Watson is professor of strategy at the National War College, Washington, DC.
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- PublisherABC-CLIO
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1576075982
- ISBN 13 9781576075982
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages372
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