The Origins of Political Surveillance in Australia, 1983

Historical information

Cain discusses issues free speech and political surveillance in WWI. The book includes the history of intelligence agencies that started in WWI, but also surveillance of communists and spying on the left in Australia during peace time.

Significance

Significant to matters of national security, freedom of speech and movement and the use of intelligence agencies during and post WWI.

Physical description

Paper; book.

Front cover: blue and green theme with white dots, dark male head with eye accentuated; white lettering.

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover: author's name and title.

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