Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky, R. G. Wright

Freedom of the Press

A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This work discusses the major court decisions that answer the important questions affecting freedom of the press, providing illustrations and examples that give insight into this complex body of law. The clear and concise style of the book makes it an essential guide for all those interested in freedom of the press. The book begins with an analysis of the text of the First Amendment and demonstrates how the seemingly simple text has given rise to complicated issues and interpretations. It also discusses the historical evolution of our current understanding of the justifications offered to protect freedom of expression. A number of important questions that have arisen in First Amendment law are discussed in detail.

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Produktdetails

• Reference Guides to the United States Constitution
• Verlag: Greenwood Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 432g
• ISBN-13: 9780313315978
• ISBN-10: 0313315973
• Artikelnr.: 14045338

Autorenporträt

Lyrissa Lidsky, Robert G. Wright

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword by Jack Stark Acknowledgments Introduction The Text and
History of the First Amendment First Amendment Theory and Method Prior
Restraints Content-Based Restrictions on the Media Content-Neutral
Regulation of the Press Liability for Publications that Harm Reputation:
Defamation Liability for Publications that Invade Privacy or Inflict
Emotional Distress Liability for Publications that Inflict Physical Harm on
Unconsenting or Vulnerable Persons Investigative Newsgathering and "Neutral
Limits" on Press Rights Police Operations and Newsgathering-Hindrance,
Assistance and the First Amendment Press Access to Persons, Sites,
Proceedings, and Documents Table of Cases