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OverviewPublic mistrust of those in authority and failings of public organisations frame disputes over attribution of responsibility between individuals and systems. Exemplified with examples, including the Aberfan disaster, the death of Baby P, and Mid Staffs Hospital, this book explores parallel conflicts over access to information and privacy. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows access to information about public organisations but can be in conflict with the Data Protection Act, protecting personal information. Exploring the use of the FOIA as a research tool, Sheaff offers a unique contribution to the development of sociological research methods, and debates connected to privacy and secrecy in the information age. This book will provide sociologists and social scientists with a fresh perspective on contemporary issues of power and control. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mike SheaffPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2019 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783030116859ISBN 10: 3030116859 Pages: 151 Publication Date: 24 July 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Public and Private: Transparency and Responsibility.3. A Right to Privacy and a Right to Know.4. Secrecy and 'Studying-up'.5. FOIA and 'Studying-up:' A Case Study.6. Trust, Transparency and Privacy.ReviewsAuthor InformationMike Sheaff is Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Plymouth, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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