Actual Malice: Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times V. Sullivan

by Samantha Barbas

Book Overview

"A heroic narrative."--One of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2023
"A detailed examination of . . . the landmark 1964 Supreme Court decision that defined libel laws and increased protections for journalists."--The New York Times Book Review

A deeply researched legal drama that documents this landmark First Amendment ruling--one that is more critical and controversial than ever.

Actual...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520385829
• ISBN13: 9780520385825
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.1"