The Central Intelligence Agency: Security Under Scrutiny

by Athan G. Theoharis

Book Overview

Created in 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency plays an important part in the nation's intelligence activities, and is currently playing a vital role in the war on terrorism. While the agency is often in the news and portrayed in television shows and films, it remains one of the most secretive and misunderstood organizations in the United States. This work provides an in-depth look into the Central Intelligence Agency and how its responsibilities...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313332827
• ISBN13: 9780313332821
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.2" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Provides college-level readers with a primer on the CIA's history, purposes, and activities

THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY: SECURITY UNDER SCRUTINY edited by Athan Theoharis and others joins others in the 'Understanding Our Government' series to provide college-level readers with a primer on the CIA's history, purposes, and activities. Chapters describe its organization, intelligence operations, controversies and events, considering the changing role and perception of secrets and intelligence work over the decades and spying and interception projects fostered by the CIA.