Freedom of the Press: Rights and Liberties Under the Law (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781851094714)

An authoritative yet accessible analysis of the historical development and contemporary scope of press freedoms in America.

Freedom of the Press: Rights and Liberties under the Law examines the evolution of press freedom in America, a particularly relevant topic given the controversy over the role of the press in the war in Iraq, as well as the growing concentration of ownership of the press, and the impact of the Internet on traditional journalism. An opening analysis of challenges from recent developments like Internet journalist Matt Drudge's "Drudge Report" illustrates the opportunities and implications of a press operating without the traditional gate-keeping process.

A historical overview of philosophical ideas and English traditions precedes an exploration into the judicial, regulatory, social, political, and economic developments that have shaped press freedoms, addressing such issues as libel, free press versus fair trial, and access to courtrooms. A chapter is devoted to the impact of new communication and transmission technology such as videophones and satellites.

Author: Nancy C. Cornwell
ISBN-10: 1851094717
ISBN-13: 9781851094714
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 8.84h x 6.14w x 1.31d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2005 pg. 263
School Library Journal 02/15/2005 pg. 86