Isbn: 9780312356040 - why spy?: espionage in an age of uncertainty (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. What motivates someone to risk his or her life in the shadowy, often dangerous world of espionage? This title guides the reader through the Byzantine structure of the US intelligence community (which agency handles what?). It traces the careers and pitfalls of such traitors (or suspects) as Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. What motivates someone to risk his or her life in the shadowy, often dangerous world of espionage? This title guides the reader through the Byzantine structure of the US intelligence community (which agency handles what?). It traces the careers and pitfalls of such traitors (or suspects) as Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames.…

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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

small black hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. one page corner turndown, otherwise contents free of markings. dustwrapper in very fine cond. as new. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition so stated. first printing (#1 in # line). ix+212p+about the author. notes. index. world history. espionage. covert operations. memoirs. autobiography. conspiracy theory. ~ What motivates someonw to risk his or her life in the shadowy, often dangerous world of espionage? What are the needs and opportunities for spying amid the "war on terrorism"? And how can the United States recruit spies to inform its struggle with Islamic fundamentalists' acts of anti~Western jihad? Drawing on more than twenty~five years of experience, Frederick P. Hitz, a former inspector general of the Central Intelligence Agency, guides the reader through the byzantine structure of the U.S. intelligence community (which agency handles what?), traces the careers and pitfalls of such infamous spies as Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames, and explains how the United States must meet the challenges set forth in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. He also describes the transformation of the CIA after the end of the cold war~from 1991 to the present~and outlines a vision for the future of U.S. spying in the twenty~first century. A fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of international espionage and intelligence, Why Spy? is a must~read not only for fans of Tom Clancy and John le Carre, but for anyone concerned about the security of the United States in a post~cold war, post~9/11 world.…

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hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.