Topics and approaches to studying intelligence

Since the 1980s, Intelligence Studies has blossomed into a rich field of intellectual analysis. In the 1960s and 1970s, one or two books a year might appear on the subject and almost no scholarly articles. Today a flood of books emerges annually, and several journals are solely dedicated to this subject. And properly so, since intelligence---knowing about and helping to thwart threats---provides the first line of defense for a nation. Further, improper intelligence activities can become a significant threat to civil liberties and has attracted serious study because of this concern as well. In this outstanding volume of essays, Andrew M. Macpherson and Glenn P. Hastedt, well-regarded researchers, have assembled a first-rate team of essayists who present a range of thoughtful probes into the various dimensions of Intelligence Studies. This is an important book, one sure to attract a wide audience in what has become a core discipline within the International Affairs curriculum of universities, colleges, and government training programs.

Loch K. Johnson

Regents Professor Emeritus

Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor

Professor Of International Affairs

School Of Public And International Affairs

The University Of Georgia