The Wizards Of Langley: Inside The Cia's Directorate Of Science And Technology b

Description: The Wizards Of Langley by Jeffrey T. Richelson A uniquely detailed and engrossing look at the individuals, scientific innovation, and bureaucratic warfare behind the scenes at the CIAs Directorate of Science and Technology FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this, the first full-length study of the Directorate of Science and Technology, Jeffrey T. Richelson walks us down the corridors of CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, and through the four decades of science, scientists, and managers that produced the CIA we have today. He tells a story of amazing technological innovation in service of intelligence gathering, of bitter bureaucratic infighting, and sometimes, as in the case of its mind-control" adventure, of stunning moral failure. Based on original interviews and extensive archival research, The Wizards of Langley turns a piercing lamp on many of the agencys activities, many never before made public. Author Biography Jeffrey T. Richelson received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Rochester in 1975, and has taught at the University of Texas, Austin, and the American University, Washington. A senior fellow at the National Security Archive in Washington, he lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Long Description In this, the first full-length study of the Directorate of Science and Technology, Jeffrey T. Richelson walks us down the corridors of CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, and through the four decades of science, scientists, and managers that produced the CIA we have today. He tells a story of amazing technological innovation in service of intelligence gathering, of bitter bureaucratic infighting, and sometimes, as in the case of its mind-control" adventure, of stunning moral failure. Based on original interviews and extensive archival research, The Wizards of Langley turns a piercing lamp on many of the agencys activities, many never before made public. Details ISBN0813340594 Author Jeffrey T. Richelson Short Title WIZARDS OF LANGLEY Language English ISBN-10 0813340594 ISBN-13 9780813340593 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Country of Publication United States Residence Alexandria, VA, US Imprint Basic Books Place of Publication New York Subtitle Inside The Cias Directorate Of Science And Technology DOI 10.1604/9780813340593 US Release Date 2002-12-05 UK Release Date 2002-12-05 Pages 416 Publisher Basic Books Publication Date 2002-12-05 DEWEY 327.1273 Audience Undergraduate NZ Release Date 2002-12-04 AU Release Date 2002-12-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9309628;

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