Strategic Intelligence in the Cold War and Beyond
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Strategic Intelligence in the Cold War and Beyond
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Strategic Intelligence in the Cold War and Beyond looks at the many events, personalities, and controversies in the field of intelligence and espionage since the end of World War II. A crucial but often neglected topic, strategic intelligence took on added significance during the protracted struggle of the Cold War.
In this accessible volume, Jefferson Adams places these important developments in their historical context, taking a global approach to themes including:
- Various undertakings from both sides in the Cold War, with emphasis on covert action and deception operations.
- Controversial episodes involving Cuba, Chile, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Poland, and Afghanistan as well as numerous lesser-known occurrences.
- Three Cold War spy profiles which explore the role of human psychology in intelligence work.
- The technological dimension.
- Spies in fiction, film, and television.
- Developments in the intelligence organisations of both sides in the decade following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Supplemented by suggestions for further reading, a glossary of key terms, and a timeline of important events, this is an essential read for all those interested in the modern history of espionage.
Series: The Making of the Contemporary World
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Jefferson Adams is praised as a meticulous and engaging scholar who skillfully navigates a wide array of Cold War intelligence topics. Reviewers highlight the book's detailed yet accessible narrative and commend its value as both a scholarly resource and a course supplement. It is recognised as a significant contribution to intelligence literature and suitable for readers seeking a substantive introduction to the field.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780415782067
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 August 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 178
About the Author
Jefferson Adams is professor of European history at Sarah Lawrence College. His publications include Beyond the Wall: Memoirs of an East and West German Spy (ed., 1992) and Historical Dictionary of German Intelligence (2009). He is also the senior editor of The International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.
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