Intelligence and Espionage: Secrets and Spies by Daniel Lomas... - 9781138303126

Taylor & Francis

Intelligence and Espionage: Secrets and SpiesAuthor(s): Daniel Lomas, Christopher John Murphy\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138303126, 978-1138303126\nSynopsis\nIntelligence and Espionage: Secrets and Spies provides a global introduction to the role of intelligence a key, but sometimes controversial, aspect of ensuring national security. Separating fact from fiction, the book draws on past examples to explore the use and misuse of intelligence, examine why failures take place and address important ethical issues over its use. \n\nDivided into two parts, the book adopts a thematic approach to the topic, guiding the reader through the collection and analysis of information and its use by policymakers, before looking at intelligence sharing. Lomas and Murphy also explore the important associated activities of counterintelligence and the use of covert action, to influence foreign countries and individuals. Topics.