{"product_id":"intelligence-theory-9780415553377","title":"Intelligence Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edited volume brings together a range of essays by individuals who are centrally involved in the debate about the role and utility of theory in intelligence studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume includes both classic essays and new articles that critically analyse some key issues: strategic intelligence, the place of international relations theory, theories of âsurpriseâ and âfailureâ, organisational issues, and contributions from studies of policing and democratisation. It concludes with a chapter that summarises theoretical developments, and maps out an agenda for future research. This volume will be at the forefront of the theoretical debate and will become a key reference point for future research in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of much interest for students of Intelligence Studies, Security Studies and Politics\/International Relations in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Peter Gill, Stephen Marrin, and Mark Phythian1. An Historical Theory of Intelligence David Kahn2. Intelligence as Risk Shifting Michael Warner3. Sketches for a Theory of Strategic Intelligence Loch K. Johnson4. Intelligence Theory and Theories of International Relations: Shared world or separate worlds? Mark Phythian5. Theory of Surprise James Wirtz6. Analysis, War, and Decision: Why intelligence failures are inevitable Richard Betts7. Intelligence in a Turbulent World: Insights from organization theory Glenn Hastedt and B. Douglas Skelley8. Intelligence Analysis and Decision-Making: Methodological challenges Stephen Marrin9. Defending Adaptive Realism: Intelligence theory comes of age Jennifer Sims10. Policing, Intelligence Theory and the New Human Security Paradigm: Some lessons from the field James Sheptycki11. Theory and Intelligence Reconsidered Philip H. J. Davies12. Theories of Intelligence: Where are we, where should we go and how might we proceed? Peter Gill","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018164765015,"sku":"9780415553377","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415553377.jpg?v=1750775858","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/intelligence-theory-9780415553377","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}