The Politics of Freedom of Information: How and Why Governments Pass Laws That Threaten Their Power by Ben Worthy

The Politics of Freedom of Information: How and Why Governments Pass Laws That Threaten Their Power

Ben Worthy

240 pages hardcover

2 editions

nonfiction politics sociology medium-paced
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Why do governments pass freedom of information laws? The symbolic power and force surrounding FOI makes it appealing as an electoral promise but hard to disengage from once in power. However, behind closed doors compromises and manoeuvres ensure t...

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