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Counterintelligence Theory and Practice

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A comprehensive revision with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices. Counterintelligence Theory and Practice, Third Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of this area of intelligence studies. More than just an update, the third edition is a comprehensive reconsideration of counterintelligence in the face... Read More
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Counterintelligence Theory and Practice, Third Edition, offers comprehensive updates, expanded content, new case studies, and a new chapter on cybersecurity, providing readers with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices.

Counterintelligence Theory and Practice, Third Edition, offers comprehensive updates, expanded content, new case studies, and a new chapter on cybersecurity, providing readers with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices.

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A comprehensive revision with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices.

Counterintelligence Theory and Practice, Third Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of this area of intelligence studies. More than just an update, the third edition is a comprehensive reconsideration of counterintelligence in the face of twenty-first-century challenges. With revisions for currency, expanded content, new case studies, and a new chapter on cybersecurity, this text provides readers with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices. From cyber-espionage threats to the intricacies of human intelligence gathering, Hank Prunckun covers not just the โ€œhowโ€ but also the โ€œwhyโ€ behind counterintelligence operations and frames the subject in broader historical, social, and ethical contexts.

The third edition features:

  • New Chapter 16 on counterintelligence in authoritarian regimes
  • New Chapter 17 on cyber counterintelligence
  • New and expanded case studies in nearly every chapter to reinforce the applied lessons
  • Deep exploration of the ethical dimensions of counterintelligence, stressing the importance of principled decision-making in safeguarding national interests and corporate assets.
  • Interactive exercises and scenarios to engage readers and hone your analytical and critical thinking abilities through practical applications.
  • A multidisciplinary perspective encompassing psychology, technology, international relations, and criminology, making this edition a comprehensive resource for understanding counterintelligence.
  • Global examples that explore a wide array of recent and historical counterintelligence operations worldwide

From fundamentals to advanced tactics, this edition covers all counterintelligence aspects, catering to professionals, academics, and students alike.

Series: Security and Professional Intelligence Education Series

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  • Counterintelligence Theory and Practice
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    Counterintelligence Theory and Practice
    A comprehensive revision with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices. Counterintelligence Theory and Practice, Third Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of this area of intelligence studies. More than just an update, the third edition is a comprehensive reconsideration of counterintelligence in the face of twenty-first-century challenges. With revisions for currency, expanded content, new case studies, and a...
    Paperback
    $7499
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    Out 3 Sep 2026
  • Counterintelligence Theory and Practice
    Pre-order
    Counterintelligence Theory and Practice
    A comprehensive revision with the latest insights into counterintelligence practices. Counterintelligence Theory and Practice, Third Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative overview of this area of intelligence studies. More than just an update, the third edition is a comprehensive reconsideration of counterintelligence in the face of twenty-first-century challengesโ€”with revisions for currency, expanded content, new case studies, and a new...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781538194508

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 53 b&w photos

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 424

About the Author

Hank Prunckun is an adjunct associate research professor with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University, Sydney. He is the author of multiple books in intelligence studies.

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