Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 28. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
979-8-8818-0296-7 (ISBN)
Description
In the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of intelligence, staying abreast of the latest methodologies and practices is crucial. Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis, Fourth Edition is an essential guide for seasoned practitioners and aspiring analysts. This edition not only continues the legacy of its predecessors but also addresses the new challenges in intelligence analysis using the scientific approach to research.
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Series
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8818-0296-7 (9798881802967)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Hank Prunckun is adjunct associate research professor at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University.
Content
Foreword
Preface
1. Intelligence Theory
2. Intelligence Organizational Structures
3. The Intelligence Research Process
4. Clandestine and Covert Sources of Information
5. Open Sources of Information
6. Unobtrusive Sources of Information
7. Qualitative Analytics
8. Quantitative Analytics
9. Geo-Intelligence Methods
10. Target Profiles
11. Operational Assessments
12. Short Form Reports
13. Vehicle Route Analysis
14. Sociopolitical Background Assessments
15. Threat Assessments
16. Vulnerability Assessments
17. Risk Assessments
18. National Security Policy Assessments
Appendix: Critical Values of Chi-Square Distributions [re chapter 8]
Index
About the Author
Preface
1. Intelligence Theory
2. Intelligence Organizational Structures
3. The Intelligence Research Process
4. Clandestine and Covert Sources of Information
5. Open Sources of Information
6. Unobtrusive Sources of Information
7. Qualitative Analytics
8. Quantitative Analytics
9. Geo-Intelligence Methods
10. Target Profiles
11. Operational Assessments
12. Short Form Reports
13. Vehicle Route Analysis
14. Sociopolitical Background Assessments
15. Threat Assessments
16. Vulnerability Assessments
17. Risk Assessments
18. National Security Policy Assessments
Appendix: Critical Values of Chi-Square Distributions [re chapter 8]
Index
About the Author