A Letter To A Member Of Parliament: Showing The Necessity Of Regulating The Press (1699) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165255764)

""A Letter To A Member Of Parliament: Showing The Necessity Of Regulating The Press"" is a historical text written by George West and Henry Clements in 1699. The book argues for the regulation of the press, which was then seen as a powerful tool for spreading ideas and influencing public opinion. The authors suggest that without proper regulation, the press could be used to spread false information and propaganda, leading to social unrest and political instability. The book also discusses the role of the government in regulating the press and suggests that a balance must be struck between freedom of speech and the need for responsible journalism. Overall, ""A Letter To A Member Of Parliament"" provides insight into the early debates surrounding the regulation of the press and the importance of responsible journalism in a democratic society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George West and Henry Clements
ISBN-10: 1165255766
ISBN-13: 9781165255764
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d