Description |
126 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Point/counterpoint |
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Point-counterpoint (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
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. |
Subject |
Freedom of information -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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ISBN |
9781604139068 hardcover |
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1604139064 hardcover |
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