Source-led reading note · Primary-source reader · 2026
Eyes and Ears
A translated primary-source reader that opens a documented window onto Chinese Cold War security-agency tradecraft.
Michael Schoenhals
Subject and context
A documentary reader on Chinese Cold War security-agency tradecraft, designed to let students and researchers work directly with translated primary sources.
Formats & listening
Edition details and access conditions can differ by provider and territory. Printed or digital text is useful for checking citations, names and visual evidence even when listening.
Sources & edition details
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