Covert and Overt explores the historical relationships between overt intelligence work and information/computer science. Skillfully edited by Robert V. Williams and Ben-Ami Lipetz, the book features contributions by intelligence professionals and technologists from a range of U.S. and British agencies and armed services. The book begins by examining the pivotal strides to utilize technology in the gathering and dissemination of government/military intelligence during World War II. Next, it traces the evolution of the relationship between spymasters, computers, and systems developers through the years of the Cold War-a period notable for the parallel development of high-tech spyware and powerful new systems for encoding, decoding, storing, and manipulating intelligence data. This scholarly work will be welcomed by any researcher, historian, or intelligence professional interested in the vital conjunction of information technology and covert intelligence.
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Robert V. Williams is Distinguished Emeritus Professor, University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science. Ben-Ami Lipetz is Emeritus Professor of Information Science at the University at Albany, State University of New York.
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Hardcover. 250 pages. Text in English. Corner bumped, otherwise as new. The first scholarly book to present an in-depth exploration of the historical relationships between covert intelligence work and information/computer science. The book first examines the pivotal strides made during World War II to utilize technology in the gathering and dissemination of government/military intelligence. Next, it traces the evolution of the relationship between spymasters, computers, and systems developers through the years of the Cold War-a period notable for the parallel development of high-tech spyware and powerful systems for encoding, decoding, storing, and manipulating intelligence data. 777g. Seller Inventory # 91697
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Seller: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Information Today / Scarecrow Press, 2005; no additional printings indicated; iv, 250pp. Signed and inscribed by co-editor/contributor Ben-Ami Lipetz. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor wear to edges of pictorial boards, a few surface scratches on rear board; text very good. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Signed by Editor. Seller Inventory # 314804
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Condition: New. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010. Seller Inventory # BAY_17_SH_060939
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Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.1573872342.G