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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: W. Wat HopkinsPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9780367530044ISBN 10: 036753004 Pages: 148 Publication Date: 31 July 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The People’s Right to Know: Comparing Harold L. Cross’ Pre-FOIA World to Post-FOIA Today 2. The Fiftieth Anniversary of The Freedom of Information Act: How it Measures up Against International Standards and Other Laws 3. The News Media and the FOIA 4. Bringing Back Full Disclosure: A Call for Dismantling FOIA 5. Controlling Disclosure, Foreclosing Recourse: The Creep of the Glomar ResponseReviewsAuthor InformationW. Wat Hopkins is a Professor of Communication at Virginia Tech University, USA. He teaches and writes about free speech, is the editor of a textbook on communication law, and is editor of the scholarly journal Communication Law and Policy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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