Free Press and Censorship

By Susan Brophy Down

A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society and government cannot be held to account. This engaging title takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a "free world," and what makes good, reliable journalism. Teacher's guide available.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778745473
• ISBN13: 9780778745471
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9