The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide Theoharis, Athan G.; Poveda, Tony G.; Rosenfeld, Susan and Powers, Richard Gid

The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide Theoharis, Athan G.; Poveda, Tony G.; Rosenfeld, Susan and Powers, Richard Gid

ISBN 10: 0816042284 / ISBN 13: 9780816042289

Published by Checkmark Books, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide Theoharis, Athan G.; Poveda, Tony G.; Rosenfeld, Susan and Powers, Richard Gid
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816042284
• ISBN 13: 9780816042289
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This work offers a one-volume reference to one of the world's most powerful law enforcement agencies. Topics include a brief history of the FBI's role and powers; notable cases; FBI oversights and liaison relationships; the FBI in American popular culture; and a chronology of key facts.

Review

"As a general reference source for university and law libraries, this book is a necessity....it is full of useful facts and information and is liberally sprinkled with charts, graphs, and illustrations....Another useful feature is the detailed table of contents on each individual chapter title page. It would be invaluable for someone wanting to know more about the origins, history, and inner workings of this legendary law enforcement organization....Recommended as a reference book."-Journal of Government Information

"This readable reference guide to the Federal Bureau of Investigation does not disappoint....it is visually appealing and packed with information. Highly recommended for all reference collections."-Library Journal

"As its title claims, this work is comprehensive, with ten chapters by four scholars who have all contributed significantly to previous works about this fascinating agency ....lavishly illustrated....Highly recommended for all libraries."-CHOICE

"Editor Theoharis and contributors Tony Proveda, Susan Rosenfeld, and Richard Powers provide a balanced look at this sometimes secretive agency....There is no other reference book that covers the FBI in such detail. This would be an extremely useful volume for high-school, public, and academic libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?This readable reference guide to the Federal Bureau of Investigation does not disappoint....it is visually appealing and packed with information. Highly recommended for all reference collections.?-Library Journal

?As its title claims, this work is comprehensive, with ten chapters by four scholars who have all contributed significantly to previous works about this fascinating agency ....lavishly illustrated....Highly recommended for all libraries.?-CHOICE

?Editor Theoharis and contributors Tony Proveda, Susan Rosenfeld, and Richard Powers provide a balanced look at this sometimes secretive agency....There is no other reference book that covers the FBI in such detail. This would be an extremely useful volume for high-school, public, and academic libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?As a general reference source for university and law libraries, this book is a necessity....it is full of useful facts and information and is liberally sprinkled with charts, graphs, and illustrations....Another useful feature is the detailed table of contents on each individual chapter title page. It would be invaluable for someone wanting to know more about the origins, history, and inner workings of this legendary law enforcement organization....Recommended as a reference book.?-Journal of Government Information