Intelligence
Subtitle: From Secrets to Policy
Publisher: Congressional Quarterly Books
Published: November 1999
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781568025124
Subjects: Reference; United States; Politics/International Relations; U.S. Government (Specific Aspects); U.S. Government - Intelligence Agencies; Political Science; History - Military / War; Public Policy - General; Espionage; Military - Intelligence/Espionage; Espionage & secret services; Military intelligence; USA; Intelligence service; Political Freedom & Security - International Secur
Description: Intelligence veteran Mark M. Lowenthal presents an academic introduction to the history and current role of intelligence agencies in the foreign policy of the United States. He surveys the growth of the intelligence agencies, examines their place in the general structure of government, reviews policy debates about the scope and nature of intelligence activities, and discusses intelligence reforms. With his friendly prose, he demystifies a complicated and complex process. Rich with examples and anecdotes, Intelligence also includes bolded key terms, an acronym list, suggested readings and websites, and a list of major intelligence reviews or proposals. On the Military Intelligence History Reading List. CISAC READING LIST.