THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE NSA. 'Eyes Wide Open' is a meticulously researched account of how the United States built the world's most powerful surveillance state. It explores the pivotal moments of the 1980s that revitalized the intelligence community and the subsequent shift toward bulk data collection. By examining historical abuses and the lack of modern oversight, the book provides a sobering look at the state of American democracy. This is an essential volume for any library dedicated to history, law, or political science.