To Catch a Spy by James M Olson
In To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence, former Chief of CIA counterintelligence James M. Olson offers a wake-up call for the American public, showing how the US is losing the intelligence war and how our country can do a better job of protecting its national security and trade secrets.
A five-cloak, five-dagger read for anyone interested in intelligence* The Washington Times *
A must-read for professionals in security and/or governmental affairs; it may also appeal to readers interested in foreign counterintelligence efforts and US tactics. * Library Journal *
[A] highly entertaining and captivating body of work exploring what Olson believes to be the major counterintelligence challenges and threats facing the US today. * Intelligence & National Security *
Impressively informed and informative, To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence is an expertly written, organized and presented study that should be a part of every community, governmental, college, and university library National & International Security, Political Intelligence, and Espionage collection and supplemental curriculum studies lists. * Midwest Book Review *
Olson is concise, clear, and helpful in his presentation. After concluding this book, you’ll know what a rich field of reading awaits you in the now understandable world of counterintelligence. * Decatur Daily *
This inspiring volume is rooted in the author’s vast experience in intelligence and counterintelligence at the Central Intelligence Agency. * International Journal of Intelligence & Counterintelligence *
A must-read for professionals in security and/or governmental affairs; it may also appeal to readers interested in foreign counterintelligence efforts and US tactics. * Library Journal *
[A] highly entertaining and captivating body of work exploring what Olson believes to be the major counterintelligence challenges and threats facing the US today. * Intelligence & National Security *
Impressively informed and informative, To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence is an expertly written, organized and presented study that should be a part of every community, governmental, college, and university library National & International Security, Political Intelligence, and Espionage collection and supplemental curriculum studies lists. * Midwest Book Review *
Olson is concise, clear, and helpful in his presentation. After concluding this book, you’ll know what a rich field of reading awaits you in the now understandable world of counterintelligence. * Decatur Daily *
This inspiring volume is rooted in the author’s vast experience in intelligence and counterintelligence at the Central Intelligence Agency. * International Journal of Intelligence & Counterintelligence *
James M. Olson served for over thirty years in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency, mostly overseas in clandestine operations. In addition to several foreign assignments, he was chief of counterintelligence at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Currently, he is a professor of the practice at the Bush School of Government and Public Service of Texas A&M University. He is the author of Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781626166806 |
| ISBN 10 | 1626166803 |
| Title | To Catch a Spy |
| Author | James M Olson |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Georgetown University Press |
| Year published | 2019-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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