Actual malice : civil rights and freedom of the press in New York Times v. Sullivan / Samantha Barbas.
2023
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Title
Actual malice : civil rights and freedom of the press in New York Times v. Sullivan / Samantha Barbas.
Imprint
Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2023]
Description
1 online resource (282 pages) : illustrations
Formatted Contents Note
All the news that's fit to print
Libel and the press
The paper curtain
Heed their rising voices
Montgomery v. the New York Times
Birmingham v. the New York Times
Doing business in Alabama
"This new weapon of intimidation"
A "Civil rights crisis"
The iron curtain
Make no law
Herbert Wechsler
Before the court
Arguments
Actual Malice
Free, robust, and wide open.
Libel and the press
The paper curtain
Heed their rising voices
Montgomery v. the New York Times
Birmingham v. the New York Times
Doing business in Alabama
"This new weapon of intimidation"
A "Civil rights crisis"
The iron curtain
Make no law
Herbert Wechsler
Before the court
Arguments
Actual Malice
Free, robust, and wide open.
Summary
"In its landmark 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court held that a public official must prove "actual malice" or reckless disregard of the truth in order to win a libel lawsuit. The case, which grew out of segregationists' attempts to quash reporting on the civil rights movement, revolutionized media reporting and public discourse in America. Drawing on previously unexplored sources, including the papers of the New York Times Company and leaders of the civil rights movement, this book tells the fascinating story of the legal issues and behind-the-scenes maneuvers that led to one of the most important First Amendment rulings in history-a ruling that is more critical and controversial than ever"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 31, 2023).
Available in Other Form
Print version: Barbas, Samantha. Actual malice Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2023]
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Language
English
ISBN
9780520385832 electronic book
0520385837 electronic book
9780520385825 hardcover
0520385837 electronic book
9780520385825 hardcover
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