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Autore |
Theoharis Athan G |
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Titolo |
The FBI [[electronic resource] ] : a comprehensive reference guide / / [written and] edited by Athan G. Theoharis with Tony G. Poveda, Susan Rosenfeld, Richard Gid Powers |
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Phoenix, Ariz., : Oryx Press, 1999 |
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[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, , [2008] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Criminal investigation - United States - History |
Internal security - United States - History |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-396) and index. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"Since its inception in the early 20th century the Federal Bureau of Investigation has emerged as a dominant agency in the American judicial system. Within its 10 chapters, this source provides a comprehensive chronological history of and guide to the FBI that includes information about the facilities, the organizational structure, and biographies of key individuals. This reference source will not only please FBI enthusiasts, but it also serves as an excellent resource for those interested in U.S. history, criminal justices, and American culture. Also included is an extensive chronology of key events, a subject index, and an authoritative bibliography. Numerous photographs throughout the book illustrate the essays, along with graphs and tables. An excellent reference source for all libraries".--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA. |
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