Why Spy?: Espionage in an Age of Uncertainty

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
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780312561734

About the Author

Frederick P. Hitz, author of The Great Game: The Myths and Reality of Espionage, was inspector general of the CIA from 1990 to 1998. He also has been a lecturer at Princeton University. He currently teaches at the University of Virginia's School of Law and Department of Politics.

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