The FBI A Comprehensive Reference Guide

Subjects:

• Political Science » American Politics/Government
• Crime & Justice » Crime & Security

Awards:

• Reference and User Services Association of the ALA (RUSA), Outstanding Reference Source, 1999
• Glyph Award Honorable Mention, Reference Category, 1999

Reviews:

• This readable reference guide to the Federal Bureau of Investigation does not disappoint....it is visually appealing and packed with information. Highly recommended for all reference collections.
  —Library Journal
• As its title claims, this work is comprehensive, with ten chapters by four scholars who have all contributed significantly to previous works about this fascinating agency ....lavishly illustrated....Highly recommended for all libraries.
  —CHOICE
• As a general reference source for university and law libraries, this book is a necessity....it is full of useful facts and information and is liberally sprinkled with charts, graphs, and illustrations....Another useful feature is the detailed table of contents on each individual chapter title page. It would be invaluable for someone wanting to know more about the origins, history, and inner workings of this legendary law enforcement organization....Recommended as a reference book.
  —Journal of Government Information
• Editor Theoharis and contributors Tony Proveda, Susan Rosenfeld, and Richard Powers provide a balanced look at this sometimes secretive agency....There is no other reference book that covers the FBI in such detail. This would be an extremely useful volume for high-school, public, and academic libraries.
  —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• A Brief History of the FBI's Role and Powers
• Notable Cases
• Controversies and Issues
• FBI Oversight and Liaison Relationships
• The Traditions and Culture of the FBI
• Organization and Day-to-Day Activities
• Buildings and Physical Plant
• The FBI in American Popular Culture
• Biographies
• Chronology of Key Events
• Annotated Bibliography
• Index