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Final Report of the Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations, Vol. 1: With Respect to Intelligence Activities, United States Senate, Together ... and Separate Views (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book offers a compelling and comprehensive examination of the history and inner workings of the United States intelligence community. The author delves into the evolution of intelligence activities from the post-World War II era through the 1970s, exploring the formation of a permanent intelligence apparatus and its impact on American society. With a keen eye for detail, the author meticulously dissects the complexities of the intelligence process, detailing the intricate web of agencies, their functions, and the interplay between secrecy and democratic governance. The book grapples with the fundamental tension between the need for secrecy in intelligence gathering and the safeguarding of individual liberties and constitutional rights. It explores the impact of intelligence operations on domestic and foreign policy, examining the use of covert action, the role of the National Security Council, and the complexities of congressional oversight. The author lays bare the challenges of controlling a powerful and often opaque intelligence community while ensuring its actions remain accountable and transparent. Ultimately, this book serves as a vital historical document, offering a critical analysis of the challenges and dilemmas faced by the United States in navigating the delicate balance between national security and the preservation of democratic principles.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling and comprehensive examination of the history and inner workings of the United States intelligence community. The author delves into the evolution of intelligence activities from the post-World War II era through the 1970s, exploring the formation of a permanent intelligence apparatus and its impact on American society. With a keen eye for detail, the author meticulously dissects the complexities of the intelligence process, detailing the intricate web of agencies, their functions, and the interplay between secrecy and democratic governance. The book grapples with the fundamental tension between the need for secrecy in intelligence gathering and the safeguarding of individual liberties and constitutional rights. It explores the impact of intelligence operations on domestic and foreign policy, examining the use of covert action, the role of the National Security Council, and the complexities of congressional oversight. The author lays bare the challenges of controlling a powerful and often opaque intelligence community while ensuring its actions remain accountable and transparent. Ultimately, this book serves as a vital historical document, offering a critical analysis of the challenges and dilemmas faced by the United States in navigating the delicate balance between national security and the preservation of democratic principles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331647287_0
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