Freeing the Presses: The First Amendment in Action

by Timothy E. Cook

Book Overview

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 far--reaching public policies have shaped the news citizens receive. With contributions from leading...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807154180
• ISBN13: 9780807154182
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.2"