The Culture of Secrecy

Britain, 1832-1998

• Author(s): David Vincent,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 364
• ISBN_10: 0198203071
  ISBN_13: 9780198203070
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / Europe / Great Britain / General , History / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901) , History / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century , History / Modern / General , History / Modern / 20th Century / General , History / Social History , Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies , Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / Reference , Political Science / Political Freedom , Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social , Social Science / Sociology / General ,

Description:... This is the first, comprehensive study of the culture of secrecy in modern British history. Accessibly written, it places current controversies over privacy and confidentiality, secrecy and openness, integrity and public trust, in the context of the development of the liberal state since 1832.