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TAKE COVERT ACTION AND SEIZE A COPY OF INTELLIGENCE BEFORE ANYONE ELSEIntelligence veteran Mark M. Lowenthal details how the intelligence communitys history, structure, procedures, and functions affect policy decisions. 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.This new, fullyupdated fourth edition highlights many crucial recent developments in reforms, ethics, and transnational issues, including: the actual implementation of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) reforms and their successes and strains; the ongoing legal, operational, and ethical issues raised by the war against terrorism; the growth of transnational issues, such as WMD; fresh coverage of analytic standards and analytic transformation; more indepth explanation of geospatial, signal, and human intelligence; a new discussion of the lessons of 9/11; and, the growing politicization of intelligence in the United States, specifically through the declassified use of National Intelligence Estimates (NIEs).
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy'? A: The book focuses on how the intelligence community's history, structure, and functions impact policy decisions, offering insights into the complexities of intelligence work.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy'? A: The author is Mark M. Lowenthal, a veteran in the intelligence field.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the fourth edition of this book? A: Key topics include the implementation of DNI reforms, legal and ethical issues related to terrorism, transnational issues like WMD, and lessons from 9/11.
- Q: How many pages does 'Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy' have? A: The book has 384 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in New condition.
- Q: Is there any additional material included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes key terms, an acronym list, suggested readings, and a list of major intelligence reviews.
- Q: What are the book's dimensions or binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy' published? A: The book was published on October 17, 2008.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at individuals interested in intelligence, policy-making, and security issues.
- Q: Does the book provide practical examples or anecdotes? A: Yes, the book is rich with examples and anecdotes to help clarify complex concepts.