The Hidden Hand: A Brief History of the CIA
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (775 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1444351370 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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A warts and all assessment Lost John This book would make a useful primer for anyone about to take a job with the CIA, or in any institution that has a working relationship with the CIA. At around 85,000 words, though, it is over-long for readers who just want a genuinely brief overview. At the same time, it is likely to fall short of the expectations of those looking for operational detail. The narrative is primarily focused on Washington DC and nearby Langley, Va., where the CIA has its headquarters; the politics of its direction; and the political impact of some of its 'estimates' and briefings, especially those
“I highly recommend Immerman’s history as a corrective.” (Journal of American History, 3 January 2016)"Written in clear terms with excellent summaries of complex events, The Hidden Hand makes a mass of history and bureaucratic strife manageable to newcomers of the subject. The redactions in this volume serve as an introduction for would-be scholars to the risks of researching so close to the circles of power and authority." (Intelligence and National Security, 6 February 2015)“Richard H. The Hidden Handhas three major virtues: it is fair-minded, readable and up-to-date, including a useful insider’s analysis of how the creation of the new position of National Director of Intelligence (NDI) in 2005 has affected the role of the CIA and its director.” (Survival: Global Politics and Strategy, 1 January 2015)“Meantime, as far as the book under review is concerned, It’s a very well
The Hidden Hand is a succinct accessible and up-to-date survey of the Central Intelligence Agency’s history from its inception in 1947 to the present.Covers both aspects of the CIA’s mission – the collection and analysis of intelligence and the execution of foreign policy through covert, paramilitary operationsDe-mythologizes the CIA’s role in America’s global affairs while addressing its place within American political and popular cultureWritten by an esteemed scholar and high-ranking officer in the intelligence community, drawing on the latest researchAssesses the agency’s successes and failures, with an eye to the complex and controversial nature of the subject