Perseus Academic: The US Intelligence Community by Jeffrey T Richelson

“The authoritative survey of the American cloak-and-dagger establishment.”
—Washington Post Book World

“Fast as the CIA changes, Jeff Richelson is there with excellent sources and a solid grasp of the official terrain. The US Intelligence Community will be vital for any reader who wants to understand the evolution of American intelligence in the post-Cold War world.”
—John Prados, author of The Soviet Estimate and Presidents' Secret Wars

“Jeffrey Richelson’s new edition is still the best, most comprehensive overview of US intelligence. Required reading for anyone interested in what goes on behind America’s cloaks and daggers.”
—David Wise, author of Nightmover: How Aldrich Ames Sold the CIA to the KGB for $4.6 Million

“The US Intelligence Community is essential reading for all who wish to know what lies behind the barbed wire and cipher locks of America’s vast and complex spy world.”
—James Bamford, author of The Puzzle Palace

“The authoritative bible on the modern American intelligence establishment.”
—Bob Woodward, author of Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA, 1981–1987

“This book should be within easy reach of anyone casually or seriously interested in American intelligence.”
—Seymour M. Hersh, author of The Target Is Destroyed

“A compelling book.”
—Pacific Defense Reporter

“Rewarding reading.”
—Los Angeles Times