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Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies, An Anthology, 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 thirty-five readings by leading experts in the field. This unique volume features coverage of many 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, cybersecurity and intelligence, and the global struggle against ISIS.The anthology includes:* Articles examining a wide variety of important issues (satellite surveillance, 9/11, the search for WMDs in Iraq, homeland security, and counterterrorism)* An epilogue analyzing the current state of intelligence* Introductions at the beginning of each piece that help to contextualize chapter content* Discussion questions at the end of each chapter that reinforce key concepts and encourage class participation* Comprehensive coverage of many hot topics including the history of intelligence, how the United States gathers and interprets global information, the meaning of security intelligence, 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 2003, and intelligence as practiced in other nationsand the implementation of lessons learned from historical major intelligence failures.

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I believe Johnson and Wirtz have done an excellent job highlighting why intelligence matters and how students can better assess for themselves the role of intelligence to prevent policy disasters and to enhance strategic warning for policy makers. This book is a great resource for students wanting to work in public service whether in policy or intelligence and related fields. - Kamal Beyoghlow, American University I can rely on Johnson & Wirtz to present issues in intelligence that are more in depth than other texts. The anthology approach I think works exactly as it should. As I use Johnson& Wirtz, it compliments other texts by providing greater depth on subjects of interest. It is exceptionally useful in my course on Intelligence Operations where I use other texts as case studies and Johnson & Wirtz as the theory behind what the other text is describing. I believe it is best positioned to be that more expert text. -Kevin Frank, Campbell University

I believe Johnson and Wirtz have done an excellent job highlighting why intelligence matters and how students can better assess for themselves the role of intelligence to prevent policy disasters and to enhance strategic warning for policy makers. This book is a great resource for students wanting to work in public service whether in policy or intelligence and related fields."" - Kamal Beyoghlow, American University I can rely on Johnson & Wirtz to present issues in intelligence that are more in depth than other texts. The anthology approach I think works exactly as it should. As I use Johnson& Wirtz, it compliments other texts by providing greater depth on subjects of interest. It is exceptionally useful in my course on Intelligence Operations where I use other texts as case studies and Johnson & Wirtz as the theory behind what the other text is describing. I believe it is best positioned to be that more expert text."" -Kevin Frank, Campbell University

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Loch K. Johnson is the Regents Professor Emeritus of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia. James J. Wirtz is Dean of the School of International Graduate Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.

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