US Intelligence Community - Softcover

Richelson, Jeffrey T.

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9780887300257: US Intelligence Community

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0887300251 ISBN 13: 9780887300257

Publisher: Harper Business, 1985

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This is the definitive survey of the US intelligence community, now fully updated with new material. The role of intelligence in the US government operations has changed dramatically and is now more critical than ever in terms of domestic security and foreign policy. This authoritative and highly researched book provides a detailed overview of America's vast intelligence empire - its history, its organizations, its operations (from spies on the ground to satellites thousands of miles in space), and its management structure. Relying on a multitude of sources, including hundreds of official documents, author Jeffrey Richelson provides an up-to-date picture of the US community that will provide support to policymakers and military operations into the next century. Fully revised throughout, the fifth edition of this definitive text includes new material on homeland security intelligence, POW and detainee interrogation, and national intelligence organizations.

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This work by Richelson should be viewed as the Rosetta Stone' for understanding the intelligence community Richelson's approach is genius, specific, and straight to the point. The US Intelligence Community will prove to be very valuable for people less informed about the intelligence community, as it will be to experts who are already familiar with previous editions.”
International Journal on World Peace

This is an indispensable guide to a subject that has often been shielded by secrets and lies. Richelson brings order and clarity to the astounding complexity of US intelligence. Thoroughly researched and carefully documented, this volume is the best place to begin exploring the intelligence community as it exists today.”
Steven Aftergood, Federation of American Scientists

For years now, Jeff Richelson's The US Intelligence Community has been the go-to book for experts and laymen alike who want to know the latest about espionage organization and tradecraft in the United States. Now with his sixth edition of this classic work, he reaches new heights of excellence in research and presentation. No one has ferreted out the details of this subject better than Dr. Richelson.”
Loch K. Johnson, Regents Professor, University of Georgia; Senior Editor, Intelligence & National Security

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This book provides a detailed overview of America's vast intelligence empire - its organisations, its operations (from spies on the ground to satellites thousands of miles in space), and its management structure. Relying on hundreds of official documents, it provides and up-to-date picture of the U.S. intelligence community.

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