Bøker av Matthew White

This book analyses the compatibility of data retention in the UK with the European Convention on Human Rights. This is explored through a variety of ways including providing an account of democracy and why secret surveillance poses a threat to it, and assessing the seriousness that data retention poses to fundamental rights.

"Among all my books, this one will always occupy a particularly warm spot in my heart; for listen, reader, and I will let you into a little secret. Riddle Creek is really Ridley, and is a true-enough stream, flowing through one of the most charming regions in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The railroad trestle which plays such an important part in the first chapter forms a picturesque feature of the landscape, in full view of a home where I was wont to spend many a joyous holiday-time and which I had in mind whenever I mentioned the Pellery."

"Originally published under the title The great big book of horrible things: the definitive chronicle of history's 100 worst atrocities"--Title page verso.

A compulsively readable and utterly original account of world history from anatrocitologist's point of view.