Download or read book Why Espionage Happens written by Terence Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thompson dissects the most important spy cases, including those involving Aldridge Ames and Bob Hanssen, and draws conclusions that can help to avoid similar cases in the future. In essence, he applies the latest psychological theories to explain the decision to commit espionage.