
Critical Thinking for Strategic Intelligence
by Pherson, Katherine Hibbs; Pherson, Randolph H.; Allen, Charles E.-
This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*
*Excludes marketplace orders.
Rent Textbook
New Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
Used Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eTextbook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
Table of Contents
List of Tables, Figures, and Boxes | p. vii |
Foreword | p. xi |
Preface | p. xiii |
About the Authors | p. xvii |
Introduction | p. xix |
How Do I Get Started? | p. 1 |
Who Are the Customers? | p. 3 |
What Are the Key Questions? | p. 13 |
What Is the Broader Context for the Analysis? | p. 19 |
How Should I Conceptualize My Product? | p. 35 |
What Is My Analytic Approach? | p. 43 |
Can Collaboration Contribute to a Better Answer? | p. 59 |
Where Is the Information I Need? | p. 71 |
How Do Models Help My Analysis? | p. 73 |
What Types of Information Are Available? | p. 85 |
Can I Trust the Sources? | p. 97 |
How Should I Evaluate Sources on the Internet? | p. 111 |
What Is My Argument? | p. 119 |
Are My Key Assumptions Well-Founded? | p. 121 |
Can I Make My Case? | p. 129 |
Did I Consider Alternative Hypotheses? | p. 151 |
How Do I Deal With Politicization? | p. 159 |
How Might I Be Spectacularly Wrong? | p. 171 |
How Do I Convey My Message Effectively? | p. 177 |
Is My Argument Persuasive? | p. 179 |
How Should I Portray Probability and Levels of Confidence? | p. 185 |
How Can Graphics Support My Analysis? | p. 197 |
How Do I Present My Message in the Most Compelling Way? | p. 211 |
How Do I Know When I Am Finished? | p. 225 |
Case Studies | p. 235 |
Countering the Iranian Nuclear Threat: Stuxnet and Its Broader Implications | p. 237 |
Puzzling Food Poisonings in Germany | p. 245 |
The End of the Era of Aircraft Carriers | p. 253 |
Financial Crises in the United States: Chronic or Avoidable? | p. 271 |
Yemen: The Next Afghanistan? | p. 287 |
Glossary of Terms | p. 303 |
List of Names | p. 314 |
Recommended Readings | p. 316 |
Index | p. 319 |
The Analyst's Roadmap (Inside Back Cover) | |
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.