The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence is a state-of-the-art work on intelligence and national security. Edited by Loch Johnson, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, the handbook examines the topic in full, beginning with an examination of the major theories of intelligence. It then shifts its focus to how intelligence agencies operate, how they collect information from around the world, the problems that come with transforming "raw" information into credible analysis, and the difficulties in disseminating intelligence to policymakers. It also considers the balance between secrecy and public accountability, and the ethical dilemmas that covert and counterintelligence operations routinely present to intelligence agencies. Throughout, contributors factor in broader historical and political contexts that are integral to understanding how intelligence agencies function in our information-dominated age.

About the Author
Loch K. Johnson is Regents Professor and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia.

Reviews
The book is n[sic] extremely comprehensive collection of papers and articles by highly respected scholars and practitioners on the theory and practice of intelligence work. An extremely valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike. * Adrian James, University of Portsmouth *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199929474
Author Loch K. Johnson
Format Paperback
Page Count 912
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1372g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 170mm * 39mm