Witch Hunt or Justice?: Accusations Against Public Figures

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Greenhaven Press, Inc.

Just the Series: Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints

Series and Publisher: Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints

Annotation: Presents different opinions on scrutiny of public officials, including the motives behind public accusations, how and when should we punish people, and how should accusations be handled against public figures.

Genre: [Social sciences]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #173495

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Inc.

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 01/15/19

Pages: 118 pages

ISBN: 1-534-50426-5

ISBN 13: 978-1-534-50426-4

Dewey: 303.3

LCCN: 2018025436

Dimensions: 25 cm.

Subject Heading:
Public opinion. Juvenile literature.
Reputation. Juvenile literature.
Celebrities. Public opinion. Juvenile literature.
Public officers. Public opinion. Juvenile literature.
Public opinion.
Reputation.
Celebrities. Public opinion.
Public officers. Public opinion.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-113) and index.

Reading Level: 8.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

Perhaps more than any other time in history, it is easy to be heard. This includes speaking out against people in the public eye. But is going straight to the court of public opinion a fair and just way to punish someone? Do public figures have a right to certain protections? Is due process sacrificed when public figures are accused so publicly? Perhaps more importantly, is the severity of the punishment ultimately diminished as a result? Diverse perspectives approach this relatively new phenomenon from a number of angles.

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