Government Information

"It will find a welcome place on the ready-reference shelf of any librarian or researcher who uses government information on a regular basis". -- ARBA

For the discriminating researcher and scholar, and for the librarian who assists them, this is the resource of choice. Using Government Information Sources covers the many recent changes in accessing and using this material, including information sources available on the Internet and online databases, electronic bulletin boards, CD-ROM products and diskettes, and telephone hotline numbers. Four chapters have been added, covering astronomy and space, state and local government statistics, transportation statistics, and judicial reports.

This book focuses on the training, education, and assistance needs of municipal governments as they prepare to face the challenges of the 21st century. These crises include increased citizen demands, dwindling financial support, technological advances, and demographic trends which result in the additional layering of diversity in the work force. The authors argue that an investment in training represents a commitment to the future of the municipal organization as well as the community itself. An important resource for public administrators and academics.

"As one of the most capable contemporary library school faculty members with an interest in government documents, John Richardson . . . offers fascinating work of general interest that examines the educational research relating to documents in library education over an extended period of time." Wilson Library Bulletin "There is no question of the importance of this book, both for the status of government information research and for ranking research on schools that are emphasizing this aspect of library and information science." RQ

'Every word we record, every trip we make, every item we buy or order, and every move we make leaves a trace or trail. Who owns it, controls it, has access to it? Anne Wells Branscomb has written a very accessible guidebook for students, scholars, and all citizens on how to think about control of information and thus of action.'-George Gerbner, Professor and Dean Emeritus, Annenberg School of Communication

This book situates information technology at the centre of public policy and management. IT is now a vital part of any government organisation, opening new policy windows and enabling a vast range of tasks to be carried out faster and more efficiently. But it has also introduced new problems and challenges. Four in-depth case studies demonstrate how information systems have become inextricably linked with the core tasks of governmental organisations. The key government departments examined are: * the Inland Revenue Service and Social Security Administration in the US * the Inland Revenue and Benefits Agency in the UK

British Political Process: An Introduction is an exciting new text for students which clearly and simply explains the workings of the British political system. Written by those close to the political process, it provides an authoritative, reliable and manageable guide to understanding all the key elements of government and politics in Britain. It begins by placing British politics in context and then explores those areas which feature on British Politics courses. Benefits to students include: * an exploration of the key areas, including: the constitution; elections; parties; pressure groups and lobbying; media; parliament; Whitehall; the Prime Minister and Ministers; the EU; devolution; and the future of British politics * government documents which give unique insights into actual political processes, as well as figures, cartoons and tables which illustrate and summarise information and statistics in an accessible way * appendices provide useful information such as: a glossary of terms; a chronology of events; a digest of facts; and a guide to politics on the internet * a knowledgeable and experienced team of writers who offer a unique insight into British political processes.