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Securing the State by David Omand (2014, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199327173

ISBN-139780199327171

eBay Product ID (ePID)159866982

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Book TitleSecuring the State

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicIntelligence & Espionage, General, Security (National & International)

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science

AuthorDavid Omand

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight0.1 Oz

Item Length5.8 in

Item Width8.6 in

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Reviews"An invaluable handbook for politicians, intelligence professionals, journalists and anyone else who wants to know what should and should not be done in the name of securing the state in an age of surprise, turbulence and implacably hostile terrorist networks that are more than capable of using the latest technology"--The Economist"Few books on national security become instant classics in their field. Sir David Omand's brilliantly insightful and authoritative Securing the State is likely will be one of those. It is one of the most important studies on the role intelligence services play in crafting successful counterterrorism measures by governments, the book's primary, although not sole, focus."--The Washington Times"David Omand's superb book is a reminder of why state security is important. ... Every security practitioner should read this book, which distils so much experience gathered at the sharp end of security. Sir David Omand is undoubtedly one of the most able people to have served in British government since the Second World War." --Times Literary Supplement, "An invaluable handbook for politicians, intelligence professionals, journalists and anyone else who wants to know what should and should not be done in the name of securing the state in an age of surprise, turbulence and implacably hostile terrorist networks that are more than capable of using the latest technology"--The Economist "Few books on national security become instant classics in their field. Sir David Omand's brilliantly insightful and authoritative Securing the State is likely will be one of those. It is one of the most important studies on the role intelligence services play in crafting successful counterterrorism measures by governments, the book's primary, although not sole, focus."--The Washington Times "David Omand's superb book is a reminder of why state security is important. ... Every security practitioner should read this book, which distils so much experience gathered at the sharp end of security. Sir David Omand is undoubtedly one of the most able people to have served in British government since the Second World War." --Times Literary Supplement

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal327.1241

Table Of ContentAbbreviations Preface Introduction C. 1 Securitas: The Public Value of Security C. 2 Sapientia: The Public Value of Intelligence C. 3 Fortitudio: The Public Value of Resilience C. 4 Civitas: The Public Value of Civic Harmony C. 5 Intelligence Cycle: From Whence Owe C. 6 Elucidation: Ye Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Set You Free C. 7 Analysts and Policy-Makers: Idealists and Realists C. 8 Intelligence Failures: On Not Being Surprised by Surprise C. 9 In Medias res: Security and Infotainment C. 10 Ethical Issues: The Good of the City and the City of the Good C. 11 Intelligence Design: Building Intelligence Communities C. 12 A Fresco for the Future Notes Index

SynopsisSir David Omand served as Intelligence and Security Coordinator in the Cabinet Office from 2002-2005, coordinating counterterrorism strategy. He draws on historical examples to argue for a new outlook on the relationship between security and intelligence--one that respects human rights and avoids the pitfalls of flawed information., Governments recognise that national security in the turbulent conditions of the early twenty-first century must centre on the creation of public confidence that normal life can continue even in the face of threats such as terrorism and proliferation, and of natural hazards such as pandemics and climate change. Based on his own experience in government, David Omand argues that while public security is vital for good government, the effects of bad government will result from failure to maintain the right relationship between justice, liberty, privacy, civic harmony and security measures. His book examines in detail how secret intelligence helps governments to deliver security, but also risks raising public concern over its methods. A set of ethical principles is proposed to guide intelligence and security work within the framework of human rights. Securing the State provides a new way of thinking about the cycle of activities that generates secret intelligence, examines the issues that arise from the way that modern intelligence uses technology to access new sources of information, and discusses how the meaning of intelligence can best be elucidated. The limits of intelligence in enabling greater security are explored, especially in guiding government in a world in which we must learn not to be surprised by surprise. Illustrated throughout by historical examples, David Omand provides new perspectives for practitioners and those teaching security and intelligence studies and for a wider readership offers an accessible introduction to pressing issues of public policy.

LC Classification NumberUA647