Espionage: A Reference Handbook

Well written and organized, Espionage is divided into 7 sections: 1) Espionage in the U.S. - this is a brief history beginning with the American Revolution and concluding with the post-9/11 period. 2) Understanding the Contemporary Espionage Debate - this covers a variety of topics such as the Intelligence Cycle, Economic Espionage, Counterespionage, etc. 3) Espionage around the World - brief overviews of Great Britain, Israel, China, Soviet Union/Russia, and other states. 4) Biographical Sketches - 35 notable personalities are covered. 5) Documents - a selection of excerpts from key documents related to espionage such as Presidential Orders, Loyalty Programs, and Project MINARET. 6) Chronology - a historical timeline (this is sparse and the least useful part of the book) 7) Print and Nonprint Resources - an excellent guide to further information. (The first 3 sections of the book have additional "further reading" and references listed separately.) The information seems to be as unbiased and objective as possible. I found it to be very educational and a great introduction to the subject.