Freedom of Information and the Right to Know: The Origins and Applications of the Freedom of Information Act Foerstel, Herbert N.

This examination of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) traces the American origins of the belief that the citizens of a democracy have a natural right to know about the workings of their government. Despite continuing Executive opposition, today's federal bureaucracy works effectively with the FOIA requester community to guarantee an informed citizenry and an open government.

DOI: 10.1336/0313285462 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/FRF%252f.aspx

Freedom of Information and the Right to Know: The Origins and Applications of the Freedom of Information Act Hardback, 232 pages, $87.95 Copyright ©1999, Greenwood Press ISBN: 0-313-28546-2 DOI: 10.1336/0313285462

Powered by Content Directions, Inc. (CDI) and the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) View additional CDI examples     Want to Add This Link to Your Site?