freedom of information

Debates a variety of issues pertaining to freedom of information in the United States, such as whether the government infringes on privacy rights or whether state secrets should be protected or inspected.

Discusses various things individuals can do to fight back against censorship.

Does the public have a right to know? Discusses factors that may interfere with that right and limit public knowledge, using examples from current events which dramatize the complex issues of media censorship.

A lot has happened in the world of intellectual freedom since the publication of the fifth edition of this authoritative manual. The internet and electronic access to information have changedthe landscape dramatically, raising new questions and issues to consider.

Addresses some of the issues surrounding the debate over freedom of information in various areas of the world.

Presents a review of the open government policies set forth in the Constitution by James Madison and other framers and examines its role in post September 11 society, controversies concerning it, and federal mandates regarding the overall security of the nation.

A guide to school censorship, looking at the history of censorship in the classroom and library, reviewing significant court cases and their effect on censorship, and discussing emerging concerns, Internet issues, and reasonable responses to censorship.