Freedom of information /

Jones, Phill, 1953-

Freedom of information / Phill Jones. - New York : Chelsea House, c2012. - 126 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Point/counterpoint . - Point-counterpoint (Philadelphia, Pa.) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : freedom of information : the necessary, but controversial, right -- Point : an open government infringes privacy rights -- Counterpoint : laws and courts safeguard privacy -- Point : protection of state secrets requires strict restrictions on FOI -- Counterpoint : democracy requires inspection of state secrets -- Point : targeted transparency effectively promotes freedom of information -- Counterpoint : targeted transparency laws are flawed -- Conclusion : a matter of balance.

1604139064 (hardcover) 9781604139068 (hardcover)

2011001008


Freedom of information--United States.

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