In the Public Interest: Protecting Whistleblowers and Those Who Speak Out

Written by a whistleblower himself, Peter Bowden’s book could not be more timely given recent developments. In the Public Interest takes a look at both the benefits of whistleblowing, and the suffering and persecution whistleblowers are often subjected to.

Issues of moral philosophy are carefully dealt with, including the motivation of the whistleblower and why whistleblowers are ‘crucified’.

Case examples come from both the private sector and from government, and are drawn from all across the globe, including the US, Australia and Europe. They include such recent and high-profile cases such as Wikileaks, WorldCom, Enron and Clapham Junction. Some case problems are also included to help the reader apply the lessons that can be learned from each case.

Making a case for the protection of whistleblowers and for those who speak out, the book concludes by looking forwards to a more ethical society thanks to whistleblowers.

Key Features

• Based on moral philosophy and ‘right’ versus ‘wrong’.
• Includes the latest research and developments.
• Full of relevant global examples and case studies.
• Focuses on the public good.
• Written in an accessible style.