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In the past 65 years, the United States Supreme Court has outlined, through its decisions, its conceptions of the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. media. Analyzing every Supreme Court media case from 1931 to 1996, this book explores the changes in how the Court has conceived of the media's freedom. Hindman focuses on the educational and political functions of the media, the ethical principles of truth telling, and the conflict between collectivist and individualist interpretations of the First Amendment. The author challenges accepted views in the field, arguing that despite the justices' rhetoric, the Court has treated media freedom as a social goal rather than a right.

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Truly original historical analysis, meticulous research, superior analytic skill and exceptional writing make this unique, informative book about media law, ethics and history a significant contribution to these fields and mass communication literature generally. -Hazel Dicken-Garcia Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication University of Minnesota

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ELIZABETH BLANKS HINDMAN is Assistant Professor of Communication at North Dakota State University.

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