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.
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.