Freedom of the Press: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution [Hardcover]

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.

LYRISSA BARNETT LIDSKY is University of Florida Research Foundation Professor at the Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida.

R. GEORGE WRIGHT is the Michael D. McCormick Professor at the Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis.

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