Books in the Understanding Our Government series

Part of a series which provides historical overviews of the powerful and misunderstood agencies of the US government, this title recounts how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has emerged as one of the most important and controversial agencies in the US government.

The Environmental Protection Agency is a young and dynamic federal agency facing the challenges of modern environmental protection.

Aims to bring to light the many and varied activities of this US federal agency - The Forest Service, and the challenges it faces in a world that is constantly changing.

Created in 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency plays an important part in the nation's intelligence activities, and is currently playing a vital role in the war on terrorism.