The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide includes never-before published information on the agency's facilities & organizational structure as well as biographies of key figures. Organized into ten subject-defined chapters, each written by an expert in the field, this book is a fascinating cover-to-cover read as well as a superb one-volume reference to one of the world's most powerful law enforcement agencies. Among the topics covered are: . A Brief History of the FBI's Role & Powers . Notable Cases . Controversies & Issues . FBI Oversight & Liaison Relationships . The Traditions & Culture of the FBI . Organization & Day-to-Day Activities . Buildings & Physical Plant . The FBI in American Popular Culture . Biographies . A Chronology of Key Events.