The Journalist's Guide to American Law by John Nockleby - 9780415884723

The Journalist's Guide to American LawAuthor(s): John Nockleby\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415884723, 978-0415884723\nSynopsis\nThis easy-to-use guidebook offers an overview of American law that should find a place on the desk of any journalism student or professional journalist. The Journalists Guide to American Law provides an overview of major legal principles and issues in practical terms for journalists covering any aspect of the legal system. The books organization captures both the birds-eye view of the subject and offers an easy reference guide when the professional needs to understand a distinct legal concept. The areas covered range from professional concerns such as the First Amendment, cameras in the courtroom, Sunshine laws, and access to government documents to general legal matters such as the institutions of law and the lawmaking function of the judiciary, core constitutional principles such.