Why Spy?: Espionage in an Age of Uncertainty (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780312561734)

What motivates someone to risk his or her life in the shadowy, often dangerous world of espionage? What are the needs and opportunities for spying amid the war on terrorism? And how can the United States recruit spies to inform its struggle with Islamic fundamentalists' acts of anti-Western jihad?

Drawing on over twenty-five years of experience, Frederick P. Hitz, a former inspector general of the Central Intelligence Agency, guides the reader through the byzantine structure of the U.S. intelligence community (which agency handles what?). This is a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of international espionage and intelligence, Why Spy? is a must-read not only for fans of Tom Clancy and John le Carré, but for anyone concerned about the security of the United States in a post-cold war, post-9/11 world.

Author: Frederick P. Hitz
ISBN-10: 0312561733
ISBN-13: 9780312561734
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d