Books by Herbert N. Foerstel

Despite concerted efforts from our educators, administrators, and government, American education continues to struggle. The author of this work argues that the decline can be traced to censored curricula, inaccurate textbooks, test-driven evaluations, and increasing poverty among the student population.

A plea for scientific openness and free access to information. This study examines the continuing trend towards the state as chief sponsor and supervisor of research. Foerstel concludes that scientific secrecy is counterproductive, particularly when economics has come to define national security.

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the contentious relationship between the White House and the scientific community from the FDR administration to the Obama administration.

Students of media, journalism, and social issues classes will use this book to identify the ten most controversial issues facing the media profession today.

This work on book censorship in schools and public libraries has been completely revised, updated, and expanded. Since its original publication in 1994, many new developments have confirmed that book censorship in the United States continues apace.

A reference guide to censorship through the US media industry. Each media format is examined in depth, from its origins and history to its modern development and discussions of landmark incidents and cases.

A study of the origins of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), its effective use, the uneasy acceptance of the FOIA by federal agencies and the impediments to its full application. It features in-depth interviews with the architects of the FOIA and FOIA staff in the major federal agencies.

Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. Through in-depth research and extensive personal interviews, the authors reveal the deep-rooted sexual divisions within the U.S. Congress and the continuing struggle of women to break into the old boy network.