Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-245) and index.
Summary:
The Freedom of Information Act (FIOA) was signed into law during the last half of the twentieth century to ensure public access to government documents. In this book, Shannon E. martin details the history that led to the law's enactment and the resulting discoveries in government repositories over the past fifty years. In light of the ongoing national security war on terror, this is a timely and historical overview of the accessibility of government-held information.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.