Freedom of the Press: Crown V. John Peter Zenger

Ford, Jeanne Marie

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Just the Series: Courting History

Series and Publisher: Courting History

Annotation: Learn about how freedom of the press came about.

Genre: [Government]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #162796

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Cavendish Square

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18

Pages: 64 pages

ISBN: 1-502-63583-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-502-63583-9

Dewey: 342.74708

LCCN: 2017061441

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Zenger, John Peter,. 1697-1746. Trials, litigation, etc. Juvenile literature.
Zenger, John Peter,. 1697-1746. Trials, litigation, etc.
Freedom of the press. New York (State). Juvenile literature.
Freedom of the press. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Trials (Seditious libel). New York (State). New York. Juvenile literature.
Freedom of the press. New York (State).
Freedom of the press. United States. History.
Trials (Seditious libel). New York (State). New York.

Language: English

Reviews:

ALA Booklist (Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

Books in the Courting History series discuss legal decisions that have helped shape America. Each book explores the social climate, pertinent laws, and particular circumstances that led to a legal challenge and describes how the case or cases proceeded through the court system. Besides laying out the main arguments presented by lawyers on both sides, it discusses the court's decision and describes the dissenting opinions. The writing is well focused, and legal terms are briefly defined within the text, which is helpful. Illustrations appear on most double-page spreads. Freedom of the Press offers an engaging narrative of John Peter Zenger's life, the laws governing libel in colonial America, and the famous Zenger case, which led to America's First Amendment protection of the press. Concise, informative books on significant court cases.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 6.0

Interest Level: 5-9

Guided Reading Level: Y

Printer John Peter Zenger went to trial in 1735 for publishing articles that criticized the colonial governor of New York. Help your readers to learn how his case helped shape the First Amendment, the definition of libel, the vindication of truth as a legal defense, and the right of a journalist to protect his or her sources. Readers will learn how Zenger's legacy established norms for the freedom of the press and how it remains relevant in the practice of journalism today.

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