Chris moran's new book 'Classified.'
'A fascinating study of how a long established democracy deals with the persistent conundrum of government secrecy in an open society. Essential reading for students of intelligence accountability, and especially timely given the current international discussion of leaks and information security.'
--David Robarge, Chief Historian, Central Intelligence Agency
'Traditionally, people have preferred to feel, rather than to know, about the rights and wrongs of state secrecy in Britain. In his highly readable book, Classified, Dr Moran does the truth great service by exploring with fair objectivity the difficult middle ground in a revealing series of milestone case studies. Wherever one chooses to stand on this thorny, arcane, contentious and fascinating issue, Moran's book will certainly leave its readers far better informed.'
--Andrew Vallance, Secretary, 'D Notice' Committee
'A fascinating and timely account of how successive British governments have viewed official secrets and the sometimes extraordinary measures they have taken to protect them. Dr Moran puts into clear perspective how those views of secrecy have evolved through the years including use of the D Notice, a measure often viewed with envy by bureaucrats in Washington. A valuable contribution to the study of government secrecy, Dr Moran's work will enhance the reader's grasp of the fundamental issues raised.'
--Peter Earnest, Executive Director, International Spy Museum, Washington, DC
'A well-researched and fascinating book'.
-- Bernard Porter, Guardian
'Authoritative but hugely readable book'. 'An academic by trade, Moran tells these stories, and plenty more, with a historian's care, but also with a real flair for narrative'.
-- Readers Digest
--David Robarge, Chief Historian, Central Intelligence Agency
'Traditionally, people have preferred to feel, rather than to know, about the rights and wrongs of state secrecy in Britain. In his highly readable book, Classified, Dr Moran does the truth great service by exploring with fair objectivity the difficult middle ground in a revealing series of milestone case studies. Wherever one chooses to stand on this thorny, arcane, contentious and fascinating issue, Moran's book will certainly leave its readers far better informed.'
--Andrew Vallance, Secretary, 'D Notice' Committee
'A fascinating and timely account of how successive British governments have viewed official secrets and the sometimes extraordinary measures they have taken to protect them. Dr Moran puts into clear perspective how those views of secrecy have evolved through the years including use of the D Notice, a measure often viewed with envy by bureaucrats in Washington. A valuable contribution to the study of government secrecy, Dr Moran's work will enhance the reader's grasp of the fundamental issues raised.'
--Peter Earnest, Executive Director, International Spy Museum, Washington, DC
'A well-researched and fascinating book'.
-- Bernard Porter, Guardian
'Authoritative but hugely readable book'. 'An academic by trade, Moran tells these stories, and plenty more, with a historian's care, but also with a real flair for narrative'.
-- Readers Digest