Silent Warfare: Understanding the World of Intelligence

From Publishers Weekly
Shulsky, who points out that government intelligence is becoming a recognized area of academic study, here offers the first introductory textbook in the field, a codification that will be appreciated by serious students. The author assesses the three means by which raw intelligence data are gathered--from human sources, by technical means and open-source collection--and describes missions, methods of analysis and practical applications of the "product." Shulsky, a senior fellow at the National Strategy Information Center in Washington, D.C., reviews the wide variety of activities that come under the heading "covert intelligence" and defines counterintelligence. His approach is basically theoretical and refers almost exclusively to the Anglo-American experience. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Library Journal
Intended as a textbook to contribute to the academic study of this specialized field, this work also aims to counter some of the more alarmist and anti-intelligence books available. In eight chapters it explains the concepts, philosophies, and procedures of intelligence-gathering analysis and management. It examines how intelligence was used in various historical situations to explain a government's actions. It shows the importance of an individual's personality at every step of the process, particularly when it comes to acting on available intelligence. This easy-to-read-and-understand book should be considered by academic and large public libraries and those collections that support courses in security studies.- Daniel K. Blewett, Loyola Univ. Lib., ChicagoCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Book News, Inc.
Revised edition of an introduction to the world of intelligence--in the cloak and dagger sense of the word. Derived from a college course developed by the author, the text provides an overview of the basic principles of intelligence such as data collection, analysis, covert action, and counterintelligence. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


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Two Washington consultants with backgrounds in the shadier halls of the US government examine the basic concepts and issues involved in the practice of intelligence. Though they draw most of their examples from US and British experiences, they intend their account to be broadly applicable. The 1991 original has been revised in 1993 and again here to incorporate new laws, conditions, and practices. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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