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Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad
William R. Johnson
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Description for Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad
Paperback. A primer that teaches the principles, strategy, and tradecraft of counter-intelligence (CI). It presents the nuts and bolts of the business of counter-intelligence and the characteristics that make a good CI officer. It offers detailed descriptions of tradecraft that reveal the real world of intelligence and espionage. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: JWKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 15. Weight in Grams: 288.
A Classic in Counter intelligence - Now Back in Print . Originally published in 1987, "Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad" is a unique primer that teaches the principles, strategy, and tradecraft of counter-intelligence (CI). CI is often misunderstood and narrowly equated with security and catching spies, which are only part of the picture. As William R. Johnson explains, CI is the art of actively protecting secrets but also aggressively thwarting, penetrating, and deceiving hostile intelligence organizations to neutralize or even manipulate their operations. Johnson, a career CIA intelligence officer, lucidly presents the nuts and bolts of the business of ... Read more
A Classic in Counter intelligence - Now Back in Print . Originally published in 1987, "Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad" is a unique primer that teaches the principles, strategy, and tradecraft of counter-intelligence (CI). CI is often misunderstood and narrowly equated with security and catching spies, which are only part of the picture. As William R. Johnson explains, CI is the art of actively protecting secrets but also aggressively thwarting, penetrating, and deceiving hostile intelligence organizations to neutralize or even manipulate their operations. Johnson, a career CIA intelligence officer, lucidly presents the nuts and bolts of the business of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
301g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781589012554
SKU
V9781589012554
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About William R. Johnson
William R. Johnson worked in U.S. Army intelligence in World War II. He went on to serve in various positions around the world with the CIA, including head of the Agency's Far East counterintelligence operations and Saigon base chief, until his retirement in 1977, when he and his wife Pat returned to Colorado. Mr. Johnson died in 2005.
Reviews for Thwarting Enemies at Home and Abroad
"Johnson's book is easily the best introduction to the frequently misunderstood world of counterintelligence. This classic work, packed with timeless principles and highly readable, is a vital addition to the bookshelf of any intelligence professional."-David N. Edger, former CIA operations officer, visiting professor at the University of Oklahoma"Counterintelligence, without question, is the toughest job in the world of spying. And, ... Read more