Defining and Discussing Freedom of the Press

by Christy Mihaly

Recent events have shone a bright spotlight on the news media, including "fake news," internet trolls, and attacks on journalists. This book describes the history of the right to freedom of the press, how the constitution protects reporters, and what happens in places where the press is not free. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731612818
• ISBN13: 9781731612816
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Connections
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9