Provides easy access to a wealth of FREE government information on the Internet.

Revised and updated, this latest edition shows how to tap into the wealth of free government information. It provides step-by-step explanations of how to log on and use each federal bulletin board, and gives detailed descriptions of what each board offers.

Presents a guide to United States federal government information available on the Internet and discusses some of the methods to access such areas as defense, energy, foreign affairs, and employment opportunities.

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