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The
FBI : A Comprehensive Reference Guide
by Athan G. Theoharis (Editor), Richard G. Powers (Editor), Tony G.
Poveda (Editor)
This encyclopedic look at the Federal Bureau of Investigation takes
advantage of changes in the Freedom of Information Act to move beyond the
typical glamorized or sensational portrayal of this government agency to
a scholarly, evenhanded account that places it within a greater historical
context. It may be textbook in nature, but the guide still makes for entertaining
reading, especially its "Notable Cases" chapter, organized by decade, which
covers John Dillinger, the murder of Medgar Evers, Watergate, the World
Trade Center bombing, and the Unabomber, among others. Another chapter
examines the role of the G-man in popular culture over the last century
by looking at the portrayal of agents in comics, movies, TV, and radio.
The writers are a distinguished cast of university professors who have
researched the FBI, written extensively about it, or gleaned an insider's
knowledge of the organization. Most notable among these is Susan Rosenfeld,
who served as the FBI's first official historian from 1984 to 1992. Each
chapter, whether covering controversies or traditions within the bureau,
portrays the agency's relations to the media, the president, Congress,
or other law enforcement agencies, including previously unreleased details
regarding the FBI's facilities and organizational structure. The guide
also includes numerous surveillance and arrest photos, as well as demographics
on bureau employees. It's useful for both those researching the FBI and
those who are simply intrigued by the agency's complex role in American
history. --Jodi Mailander Farrell - Amazon.com
Hardcover - 464 pages (December 1998)
Oryx Press; ISBN: 089774991X
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