Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies--An Anthology , is the most up-to-date reader in intelligence studies. Editors Loch K. Johnson and James J. Wirtz present a diverse, comprehensive, and highly accessible set of thirty-three readings by leading experts in the field. This unique volume features coverage of many topics including methods of intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, the danger of intelligence politicization, relationships between intelligence officers and the policymakers they serve, covert action, counterintelligence, accountability and civil liberties, and the global struggle against ISIS. "Loch Johnson and James Wirtz's Intelligence: The Secret World of Spies is one of the essential texts for any course on intelligence. Their new fifth edition builds on past strengths and adds new chapters on drones, ISIS, and social media. This remains a most valuable volume of both depth and breadth." --Mark Lowenthal, former Assistant Director of Central Intelligence for Analysis & Production; author of Intelligence: From Secrets to Policy "The greatest strength of this volume is the breadth of topics covered and the range of voices represented. The editors should be commended for pulling together such a diverse set of chapters, drawing on the expertise of scholars and practitioners alike." --Michael Poznansky, ^iUniversity of Pittsburgh^r "This anthology is comprehensive and very relevant. The issues it raises and the analytical skills it demonstrates make it easy reading for new students in the field." --Kamal Beyoghlow, ^iAmerican University^r The most engaging, current, and expertly edited anthology in intelligence studies Loch K. Johnson is Regents Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia and a Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor. James J. Wirtz is Dean of the School of International Graduate Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, and Director of the Global Center for Security Cooperation, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.