Gold, Susan Dudley Freedom
of Information Act
Marshall
Cavendish/Benchmark 2012 143p 27.95 978-1-60870-485-9 hs/adult E-BNS
Follows U.S. Representative John Moss’
struggle, along with other representatives, senators and private citizens
through the years, to get the Freedom of Information Act passed in 1966. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has become the cornerstone of the
public’s right to know in the United States. From Township records to
Presidential documents, the FOIA balances government security, business
interests and private concerns through the language of the Act. The history of
the Act and it’s more public, subsequent uses are explained. This book is well
sourced (notes and bibliography - both print and web-based. The ever-present
(in this series) “From Bill to Law” can be found toward the end of this book.
Illustrations are present, but the book is strong not because of them but
because of the information it presents in such a readable fashion. Landmark Legislation (MC)
Twenty titles complete this series. As with
other titles in this series, all are well written and most informative. Highly
recommend this for any middle school, high school or public library. United States, Freedom of Information Act Lyn Fisher
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