Freedom of the Press from Hamilton to the Warren Court

Tight binding. Clean interior pages free of markings. Small chip out of back cover on bottom corner. Front cover has a pen stain along one edge. 419 indexed pages. 8" X 5.25" X 1" Part of the American Heritage Series. Compendium of classic American documents and statements on intellectual freedom. Includes bibliographical references. Sections: General principles -- Criminal libel -- Contempt of court -- Pattern of restraint: Attack on the Opponents of Slavery -- Freedom in leash: wartime Compromises -- Sex and obscenity -- Radicals, labor and sedition -- Economic factor -- Problem of secrecy in government -- Freedom and responsibility. Includes primary documents about specific laws, supreme court cases, and executive orders related to press suppression and the ability of the government to limit speech.