The Culture of Secrecy: Britain, 1832-1998

by David Vincent

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198203071
• ISBN13: 9780198203070
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"