The U.S. Freedom of Information Act at 50

The U.S. Freedom of Information Act at 50

Hardback Published on: 09/05/2018
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Synopsis

The federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which recently turned 50, has been hailed as the primary means by which US citizens can know about how their governors operate in a democratic republic. Recently, however, it has been criticized as ineffective because it is cumbersome and full of loopholes. This book examines the role and effectiveness of the FOIA, comparing the FOIA world with the pre-FOIA world, rating its effectiveness compared to other access laws internationally, examining ways in which it can be improved, and questioning whether it should be dismantled and replaced.

This book was originally published as a special issue of Communication Law and Policy.

  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781138576087
  • Number of pages: 148
  • Weight: 421g
  • Dimensions: 246 x 174 mm

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