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Introduction to Intelligence Studies provides a comprehensive overview of intelligence and security issues confronting the United States today.Since the attacks of 9/11, the United States Intelligence Community 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 systemcollection, analysis, counterintelligence, and covert operationsand demonstrate how these work together to provide decision advantage. The book offers equal treatment to the functions of the intelligence worldbalancing coverage on intelligence collection, counterintelligence, information management, critical thinking, and decisionmaking. It also covers such vital issues as laws and ethics, writing and briefing for the intelligence community, and the emerging threats and challenges that intelligence professionals will face in the future. This revised and updated second edition addresses issues such as the growing influence of Russia and China, the emergence of the Islamic State, and the effects the Snowden and Manning leaks have had on the intelligence community.This book will be essential reading for students of intelligence studies, US national security, and IR in general.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to Intelligence Studies'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of intelligence and security issues facing the United States, covering the history, practices, and current challenges within the intelligence community.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Introduction to Intelligence Studies' is David H. McElreath.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the second edition of 'Introduction to Intelligence Studies', published on November 20, 2017.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book discusses various topics including intelligence collection, analysis, counterintelligence, covert operations, ethics, and emerging threats such as the influence of Russia and China.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, 'Introduction to Intelligence Studies' is essential reading for students of intelligence studies, US national security, and international relations.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does this book address modern threats to national security? A: Yes, the revised edition addresses contemporary issues such as the Islamic State and the implications of the Snowden and Manning leaks on the intelligence community.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What makes this textbook different from others on intelligence studies? A: This textbook features a practical sequence, offering a balanced treatment of various intelligence functions and their integration to provide decision advantage.