Guardians of Liberty: Freedom of the Press and the Nature of News
Linda Barrett Osborne
This illustrated nonfiction book examines press freedom and First Amendment rights in the United States. It considers why a free press is a foundational American principle and traces journalism’s role in public life. The discussion moves from whistleblowers who took risks to reveal information to the influence of social media. By connecting historical developments with current questions about news, the book explores both the history and the basic purpose of American journalism.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
