Sociocultural Intelligence
A New Discipline in Intelligence Studies
Published on 15. July 2010
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-4411-2848-5 (ISBN)
Description
This new discipline proposes a systematic understanding of the customs, moral attitudes, and cultures of foreign populations to enhance the efficacy of national security initiatives. The book offers an in-depth analysis and conceptualization of a much needed intelligence discipline, Sociocultural intelligence (SOCINT). SOCINT means observing and analyzing such elements as the land, the people, and their communities. Customs, moral attitudes, and culture of foreign populations are integrated into the analysis of the information gathered to maximize the efficiency of security initiatives. A key tool in intelligence and covert operations, SOCINT can mostly be used for non-lethal operations that require a thorough understanding of networks and systems. Simply, by understanding the behavioral aspects of relationships and systems, we will have a greater opportunity for 'success' by knowing who, what, where, when, why, and how to influence within the systems themselves. Not only a tool for war fighting, SOCINT is needed for multiple uses, such as law enforcement operations and business.
Written by an international expert, this unique book combines theoretical analysis with practical application to present and advocate for the systematic use of SOCINT to students and practitioners in intelligence studies, intelligence communities, and national security. "The Continuum Intelligence Studies Series" presents new research to enhance both the study and practice of intelligence. The volumes in CITS will focus on theory, concepts, teaching methods, new research, methodologies, best practices, and more across all fields of intelligence studies. The focus will be on contemporary issues and new research. Composed of coursebooks, monographs, practical guides, and reference works written by scholars and experts, the series is geared toward students in intelligence and security studies, as well as practitioners and policymakers.
Written by an international expert, this unique book combines theoretical analysis with practical application to present and advocate for the systematic use of SOCINT to students and practitioners in intelligence studies, intelligence communities, and national security. "The Continuum Intelligence Studies Series" presents new research to enhance both the study and practice of intelligence. The volumes in CITS will focus on theory, concepts, teaching methods, new research, methodologies, best practices, and more across all fields of intelligence studies. The focus will be on contemporary issues and new research. Composed of coursebooks, monographs, practical guides, and reference works written by scholars and experts, the series is geared toward students in intelligence and security studies, as well as practitioners and policymakers.
Reviews / Votes
"Kerry Patton has a passion for improving the security of our country, and for improving how we carry out a vital mission in the Global War on Terror. Patton has had his boots on the ground, squatted in the dust, ate goat with his hands, and imbibed the culture of our allies and enemies. He does a valuable service in opening the discussion of applying anthropology (the study of culture) to our greater National Security needs. This work should be just the first salvo in the battle to confirm the justness of Kerry's approach. We cannot allow misguided academics to take away a valuable tool in our efforts to do the right thing." --Kent Clizbe, Cross-cultural Humint Expert, Educator, and Commentator "Kerry Patton provides an in-depth, much needed, and fully analyzed proposal for a newly instituted intelligence discipline known as SOCINT. After operating and living with local Afghans, his supporting evidence matches that which Major General Michael Flynn recently described in his works Fixing Intel: A Blueprint for Making Intelligence Relevant in Afghanistan. With billions of dollars expended and lives of America's finest continuously endangered, there is no better time to incorporate a "Sociocultural Intelligence" discipline in defeating asymmetrical threats. MUST READ!" --Thomas G. McInerney, Lt. Gen. USAF (Ret) "Patton puts forward an interesting proposal that can improve multidimensional intelligence analysis by focusing on those "hidden" social and cultural aspects we currently ignore. It is clear we need a new type of intelligence officer and decision-maker that appreciate the value of these intangibles and then commit themselves on collecting, analyzing and acting upon them in our quest for understanding, and solving the world's problems."--Dalene Duvenage, CEO, 4Knowledge Analysis Solutions, South Africa. Author Kerry Patton was interviewed by Jamie Colby on Fox News Live on 5 July discussing the just-released 2011 National Counterterrorism Strategy. Author Kerry Patton has been featured as a national security expert on several Fox News programs over the summer discussing topics on: National Counterterrorism Strategy; the Mumbai attacks and the Taliban using tax payer funds.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
557 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-2848-5 (9781441128485)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
07/2010
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Continuum
€43.49
Available for download
Person
Kerry E. Patton is an internationally recognized security, terrorism, and intelligence expert. He has served in the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security within multiple capacities, from human intelligence to dignitary protection of Afghan President Karzai. He has published Terrorism, Intelligence, and National Security and several articles. He teaches terrorism and intelligence at Henley Putnam University.
Content
Acknowledgements; Foreword; Preface; List of Acronyms; PART I. THEORIES OF SOCIOCULTURAL INTELLIGENCE; 1. Understanding Guerilla Warfare for Incorporation of Sociocultural Intelligence; 2. Current Research on Sociocultural Intelligence; 3. Professional Practice in Socio Cultural Intelligence; 4. Case Study: Afghanistan; PART II. ETHICS IN SOCIOCULTURAL INTELLIGENCE; 5. Understanding Ethics within Sociocultural Intelligence; 6. Current Research in Understanding Ethics within Sociocultural Intelligence; PART III. CRITICAL THINKING AND SOCIOCULTURAL INTELLIGENCE; 7. The Needs for Critical Thinking within Sociocultural Intelligence; 8. Current Research in Critical Thinking and Analysis with; PART IV. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS FOR SOCIOCULTURAL INTELLIGENCE; 9. Intelligence Analysis for Sociocultural Intelligence; 10. Current Research for Analysis with Sociocultural Intelligence; 11. Conclusion; Bibliography.