{"product_id":"introduction-to-intelligence-studies-9780367711566","title":"Introduction to Intelligence Studies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Intelligence Studies\u003c\/em\u003e (third edition) provides an overview of the US intelligence community, to include its history, organization, and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the attacks of 9\/11, the United States Intelligence Community (IC) has undergone an extensive overhaul. This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of intelligence and security issues, defining critical terms and reviewing the history of intelligence as practiced in the United States. Designed in a practical sequence, the book begins with the basics of intelligence, progresses through its history, describes best practices, and explores the way the intelligence community looks and operates today. The authors examine the pillars of the American intelligence systemâcollection, analysis, counterintelligence, and covert operationsâand demonstrate how these work together to provide decision advantage. The book offers equal treatment to the functions of the intelligence worldâbalancing coverage on intelligen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for previous editions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The authors, all proven educators on national security issues, have effectively delivered on their objective...provides the student a clear understanding of the complexity of intelligence gathering and analysis.'-- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecurity Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. An Overview of Intelligence 2. History of Intelligence in the United States 3. The IC Today 4. Collection 5. Barriers to Analysis 6. Analytical Methods 7. Putting It All Together: The Intelligence Cycle 8. Counterintelligence 9. Covert Operations 10. Constitutional Mandates—Overview of Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Roles 11. Writing and Briefing for the Intelligence Community 12. Military Intelligence 13. Criminal Intelligence and Crime Analysis 14. Threats and Challenges for the Twenty-First Century 15. Future of Intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018037821783,"sku":"9780367711566","price":68.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367711566.jpg?v=1750775434","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introduction-to-intelligence-studies-9780367711566","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}