pThe iRoutledge Companion to Intelligence Studiesi provides a broad overview of the growing field of intelligence studies.ppThe recent growth of interest in intelligence and security studies has led to an increased demand for popular depictions of intelligence and reference works to explain the architecture and underpinnings of intelligence activity. Divided into five comprehensive sections, this Companioni iprovides a strong survey of the cutting-edge research in the field of intelligence studies pul b bp p liPart I The evolution of intelligence studiesli b bp p liPart II Abstract approaches to intelligenceli b bp p liPart III Historical approaches to intelligenceli b bp p liPart IV Systems of intelligenceli b bp p liPart V Contemporary challenges.li ulpWith a broad focus on the origins, practices and nature of intelligence, the book not only addresses classical issues, but also examines topics of recent interest in security studies. The overarching aim is to reveal the rich tapestry