Challenges in Intelligence Analysis: Lessons from 1300 BCE to

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Challenges in Intelligence Analysis: Lessons from 1300 BCE to the Present

In Challenges in Intelligence Analysis, Timothy Walton offers concrete, reality-based ways to improve intelligence analysis. After a brief introduction to the main concepts of analysis, he provides more than forty historical and contemporary examples that demonstrate what has, and what has not, been effective when grappling with difficult problems. The examples cover a wide span of time, going back 3,000 years. They are also global in scope and deal with a variety of political, military, economic, and social issues. Walton emphasizes the importance of critical and creative thinking and how such thinking can be enhanced. His book provides a detailed and balanced idea of intelligence work and will be of particular interest to students who are contemplating a career in intelligence analysis. *Offers a brief introduction to the concepts, vocabulary, and tools of intelligence analysis. *Features more than forty examples, each with questions for further discussion and recommended reading. *Includes an instructor's guide with model answers to the questions for further discussion, as well as suggested exercises and additional background information.
Country USA
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber YES4159361
Model YES4159361
ReleaseDate 2011-10-26
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521132657

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Cambridge University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	YES4159361
Model	YES4159361
ReleaseDate	2011-10-26
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780521132657

Challenges in Intelligence Analysis: Lessons from 1300 BCE to the Present

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