Spies, culture, and society: coming in from the cold

Matthew Redhead

doi:10.1080/18335330.2026.2698574

July 6, 2026Journal of Policing Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

Spies, culture, and society: coming in from the cold

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The aim is to examine how depictions of spies in fiction influence perceptions of intelligence and culture.
Edited volume featuring contributions from various authors
Analysis of cultural representations of spies
Exploration of intelligence themes in literature and media
Offers new perspectives on the cultural significance of spies
Highlights the impact of spy fiction on public understanding of intelligence
Encourages further discussion on the role of fiction in shaping societal views on espionage

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This edited volume analyzes the intersection of spies and culture in society, implying new insights into intelligence studies.

Abstract

For those of us lured into the study of intelligence by a love of fictional spies, the premise of this edited volume from Simon Willmetts and Constant Hijzen is enticing. As Willmetts explains in h...

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