Freeing the Presses: The First Amendment in Action
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"A thoughtful, provocative, and timely account of the meaning of a free press in the United States." American Journal of Political Science
Most Americans consider a free press essential to democratic society -either as an independent watchdog against governmental abuse of power or as a wide-open marketplace of ideas. But few understand that farreaching public policies have shaped the news citizens receive. With contributions from leading scholars in the fields of history, legal scholars...
Most Americans consider a free press essential to democratic society -either as an independent watchdog against governmental abuse of power or as a wide-open marketplace of ideas. But few understand that farreaching public policies have shaped the news citizens receive. With contributions from leading scholars in the fields of history, legal scholars...






















