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THE AGENCY: HISTORY OF THE CIA, PART 2 (G339)

G – History

Published by the Great Courses, Part 2 starts with the CIA’s involvement in Vietnam and continues through 2020 and the CIA’s use of renditions, interrogations and drones. The class consists of 30-minute prerecorded lectures by Hugh Wilford, Ph.D., professor of history at California State University, followed by the instructor’s 30-40 minute presentation of added information and context. As a reminder, Part 1 started with George Washington’s use of spies during the Revolutionary War and ended with the Cuban Missile Crisis. You can enjoy Part 2 without having taken Part 1.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Martin Cohen

COHEN, MARTIN — M.B.A., business/marketing, New York University. Worked entire career in innovation, new product and new business development for several consumer product appliance companies. Last 35 years traveled over 150 times to China for product development and sourcing. Last 10 years worked as a consultant. (F239, G339)

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