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Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy

An intelligence veteran of more than 30 years, Lowenthal details how the intelligence community's history, structure, procedures, and functions affect policy decisions in significant ways. With his clear, succinct writing and friendly prose, he demystifies the constantly changing world of intelligence in this best-selling text.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 334 pages

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