The New Protective State: Government, Intelligence and Terrorism

by Peter Hennessy

Book Overview

The gathering of information by the Intelligence Services is now an issue of major importance in the modern world. But what are the ethical responsibilities of these bodies? How is that intelligence collected, assessed and used? What is the impact and significance of the new protective state that has been constructed in Whitehall over the years since 2001?

With new threats appearing to society both at home and abroad and sweeping changes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847062539
• ISBN13: 9781847062536
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.0"