Espionage: An Encyclopedia of Spies and Secrets

by Richard M. Bennett

Contains over 500 entries covering every aspect of global, modern-day intelligence-gathering & counter-terrorism, along with a comprehensive overview of its history. Focuses on developments since the end of the Cold the U.S. gov't's. failure to foresee recent terrorist attacks against the U.S.; counter-terrorism, incl. the growth in commercial terrorism; electronic & communications surveillance; illegal activities by the intelligence services from around the world, incl. assassination, smuggling, & torture; & terminology & equip. explained. Entries on individual spies, politicians & diplomats, plus profiles of the key historical events & scandals. "The ultimate guide for anyone with an interest in this highly topical & controversial subject." Ill.

371 pages, Hardcover

Published February 1, 2002