Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies: An Anthology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199348529 ISBN 13: 9780199348527

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2014

Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies An Anthology, Fourth Edition, is the most up to date reader in intelligence studies. Editors Loch K. Johnson and James J. Wirtz present a diverse, comprehensive, and highly accessible set of forty readings by leading experts in the field. This unique volume features comprehensive coverage of many hot topics including methods of intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, the danger of intelligence politicization, relationships between intelligence officers and the policymakers they serve, covert action, counterintelligence, accountability and civil liberties, the implications of major intelligence failures in 2001 and 2002, and recent controversies over highly classified documents leaked by insiders.

About the Author:

Loch K. Johnson is Regents Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia. He is the author of more than 200 articles and the author or editor of twenty-eight books.

James J. Wirtz is Dean of the School of International Graduate Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School and Director of the Global Center for Security Cooperation, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Review:

"Intelligence--The Secret World of Spies takes a comprehensive view, with the readings pegged to the major components of U.S. intelligence. I cannot wait to use the reorganized and updated fourth edition. I do and will recommend this book to colleagues. I describe it as the best general reader on U.S. intelligence available out there. Johnson and Wirtz get it right, as usual."--Michael A. Turner, University of San Diego

"The chapters are all relevant and timely. This book is an important text for students who either want to go into intelligence as a career or seek a graduate degree in this field. I have already recommended this book to many colleagues teaching national security and statecraft. An excellent choice."--Kamal A. Beyoghlow, American University