Spooked

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The Secret Rise of Private Spies

By Barry Meier

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Spooked by Barry Meier delves into the shadowy world of private espionage as it deciphers how private intelligence firms operate and influence global politics and current affairs. It explores the ethical dilemmas, power struggles, and the impact these firms have on democracy and transparency, offering a revealing look into their clandestine operations.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales of investigative journalism, uncovering dark secrets, and exploring the world of spies, corporate intelligence, and misinformation. It offers a riveting insight into how powerful figures manipulate information, shaping politics and public opinion, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by modern political intrigue and media dynamics.

Spooked

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's revelatory look inside the sinister world of private spies.

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's revelatory look inside the sinister world of private spies. A spy story like no other.

Private spies are the invisible force that shapes our modern world: they influence our elections, affect government policies, and shape the fortunes of companies. More deviously, they are also peering into our personal lives as never before, using off-the-shelf technology to listen to our phone calls, monitor our emails, and decide what we see on social media.

Spooked takes us on a journey into a secret billion-dollar industry in which information is currency and loyalties are for sale. An industry so tentacular it reaches from Saddam Hussein to an 80s-era Trump, from the Steele dossier written by a British ex-spy to Russian oligarchs sitting pretty in Mayfair mansions, from the devious tactics of Harvey Weinstein to the growing role of corporate spies in politics and the threat to future elections.

Spooked reads like the best kind of spy story: a gripping tale packed with twists and turns, uncovering a secret side of our modern world.

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Spooked by Barry Meier delves into the intriguing and often unsettling world of private intelligence agencies. It's described as a thoroughly researched and fascinating read that exposes the rise of individuals who fancy themselves as modern-day spies. Reviewers appreciate Meier’s investigative depth, capturing the chaotic and money-driven machinations within this secretive sphere.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529365924

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

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Barry Meier Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Barry Meier is a Pulitzer Prize-winning former New York Times investigative reporter. He's twice won the George Polk award for Investigative Reporting. Prior to joining the New York Times in 1989, he worked for the Wall Street Journal and New York Newsday.