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OverviewSince its creation in 1947, the CIA has been at the heart of America's security apparatus. Written by intelligence scholars and experts, The CIA and the Pursuit of Security offers the reader a lively survey of the CIA past and present. The history of the agency is presented through the prism of its declassified documents, with each being supplemented by insightful contextual analysis. The book chronicles the evolution of the CIA, its remarkable successes, clandestine operations, and its ongoing struggle to maintain American security in an age of proliferating threats. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Huw Dylan , David Gioe , Michael S. GoodmanPublisher: Edinburgh University Press Imprint: Edinburgh University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.875kg ISBN: 9781474428859ISBN 10: 1474428851 Pages: 456 Publication Date: 03 March 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"A masterful chronicle of the rich and colorful history of not only the Central Intelligence Agency, but the Intelligence Community at large. With liberal inclusion of extracts of historically significant documentation, this work reflects attention to on-point, relevant detail, even-handed balance, and nuanced insight. An interesting, informative read for insider practitioners and the general public alike.--James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence An important and authoritative documentary history of the Central Intelligence Agency's most significant operations and activities since its inception in 1947 ... This compilation is a valuable primary reference resource for analysts on intelligence issues.-- ""Perspectives on Terrorism, Volume 15, Issue 3""" A masterful chronicle of the rich and colorful history of not only the Central Intelligence Agency, but the Intelligence Community at large. With liberal inclusion of extracts of historically significant documentation, this work reflects attention to on-point, relevant detail, even-handed balance, and nuanced insight. An interesting, informative read for insider practitioners and the general public alike.--James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence An important and authoritative documentary history of the Central Intelligence Agency's most significant operations and activities since its inception in 1947 ... This compilation is a valuable primary reference resource for analysts on intelligence issues.-- ""Perspectives on Terrorism, Volume 15, Issue 3"" Author InformationHuw Dylan, Lecturer in Intelligence and International Security, King's College London. David Gioe, Associate Professor of History, United States Military Academy at West Point. Michael S. Goodman, Reader in Intelligence and International Affairs, King's College London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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