freedom of the press

"The papers published in this volume were presented in June of 2017 at the Free Speech Discussion Forum . . . in Budapest, Hungary. The purpose of the forum was to bring together prominent free speech scholars from around the world to discuss matters of common interest . . . [The papers focus] on two topics: 'The foundations and limits of free expression' and 'The media in the twenty-first century'"--Back cover.

Describes the Supreme Court case Hustler Magazine versus Falwell and the relationship between the First Amendment and the parody of public figures.

"The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be one of the most well-known and oft-quoted, and readers will learn why in this . . . book. Through an in-depth yet age-appropriate examination of the First Amendment, readers will understand why the legal protection of such freedoms as religious expression, speech, and peaceful assembly is so important. Through a close look at the language of the amendment, readers will walk away with an understanding of the law's historical significance and how it affects our lives today"--Provided by publisher.

". . . 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"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the design, rhetorical devices, and power inherent in different forms of news, from newspapers to the Internet, the radio, and television, covering the facts about who owns news venues, various ethical issues, and the role of investigative journalism amid war and an increase in newspaper circulations outside of the West.

"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"--.

Readers will learn how Zenger's legacy established norms for the freedom of the press and how it remains relevant in the practice of journalism today.

During the Civil War, the government pressured and physically shut down any Northern newspaper that voiced opposition to the war.

". . . 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"--Provided by publisher.