| Freedom of the Press: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution Contributor(s): Lidsky, Lyrissa (Author), Wright, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313315973 ISBN-13: 9780313315978 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2004 Annotation: This work discusses the major court decisions that answer the important questions affecting freedom of the press, providing illustrations and examples that give insight into this complex body of law. The clear and concise style of the book makes it an essential guide for all those interested in freedom of the press. The book begins with an analysis of the text of the First Amendment and demonstrates how the seemingly simple text has given rise to complicated issues and interpretations. It also discusses the historical evolution of our current understanding of the justifications offered to protect freedom of expression. A number of important questions that have arisen in First Amendment law are discussed in detail. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Freedom - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 342.730 |
| LCCN: 2004009836 |
| Series: Reference Guides to the United States Constitution |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.4" W x 9.25" (0.93 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work discusses the major court decisions that answer the important questions affecting freedom of the press, providing illustrations and examples that give insight into this complex body of law. The clear and concise style of the book makes it an essential guide for all those interested in freedom of the press. The book begins with an analysis of the text of the First Amendment and demonstrates how the seemingly simple text has given rise to complicated issues and interpretations. It also discusses the historical evolution of our current understanding of the justifications offered to protect freedom of expression. A number of important questions that have arisen in First Amendment law are discussed in detail. |
