Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary is intended for the intelligence and national security men and women who are fighting the Global War on Terrorism at all levels: local, state, and federal. The intelligence community has undergone massive changes since the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and the Department of Defense were created, and recently, with the establishment of Homeland Security and a Director of National Intelligence, it has taken on even more duties and responsibilities. Intelligence now must be transmitted to state and local public administrators, health officials, and transportation planners (to name just a few) in times of a possible domestic attack. Containing over 600 terms related to theoretical aspects of intelligence, intelligence operations, intelligence strategies, security classification of information, obscure names of intelligence boards and organizations, and homeland security, this dictionary is an invaluable tool for those requiring a working knowledge of intelligence-related issues. A topical index is also included.

About the Author
Jan Goldman is a professor for the study of strategic warning and threat management at the Joint Military Intelligence College in Washington, DC., where he also teaches ethics and intelligence. He is also the author of Ethics of Spying: A Reader for the Intelligence Professional (2006).

Reviews
This is a unique title for the uninitiated. It would be of interest in public libraries...and in universities teaching in the security and intelligence disciplines. Recommended. * Booklist, 12/1/2006 *
There is indeed a real need for a standard dictionary of intelligence terms. * Studies In Intelligence, Vol. 51, No. 1, 2007 *
...this is a unique reference book, highly recommended for public and academic library reference collections.... * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *
From the most veteran intelligence officer to the civic-minded citizen, Words of Intelligence contains a plethora of information on the most relevant and current national security and intelligence terminology....of great use as a reference. * Defense Intelligence Journal *
This reference for intelligence professionals and members of the homeland security forces presents definitions for more than 600 terms that make up the standard operating language of the intelligence community. Definitions are given in plain language, and many are further illustrated with short case examples. Additional information is provided in more than 400 endnotes. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2006 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780810856417
Author Jan Goldman
Format Paperback
Page Count 206
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 327g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 164mm * 13mm