The Culture of Secrecy: Britain, 1832-1998 Contributor(s): Vincent, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198203071 ISBN-13: 9780198203070 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies |
Dewey: 302.2 |
LCCN: 98017247 |
Lexile Measure: 1750 |
Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.5" W x 9.41" (1.51 lbs) 380 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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. |