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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHer survey of the seesaw between freedom of the press and government clampdowns, focused on federal law and the Supreme Court, is most passionate about the clear practical advantages of a free news media for democracy’s functioning…The book also touches on illuminating, less-known episodes such as the American press’s skepticism about the government’s party line during the Korean War, and the 1988 Supreme Court decision that continues to withhold First Amendment protections from high school journalists. * New York Times Book Review *
Deeply researched and beautifully written, Guardians of Liberty enlightens and entertains readers of any age. * Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic for the Washington Post *
“A free society cannot function without a free press, and Osborne explains this very effectively in this thorough, comprehensive look at the history of freedom of the press in the U.S. . . a very valuable book.” * Maxwell King, former editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer and president of the Pittsburgh Foundation *
"An eloquent and comprehensive history of press freedom. . . a great resource volume as well as a darn good read!” * Jen Bryant, author and winner of a Robert F. Sibert Medal *
“A masterful history of press freedom in America." * Don Brown, author and winner of a Robert F. Sibert Honor *
**STARRED REVIEW** "Offers an excellent foray into the hows and whys of U.S. press freedom, beginning just prior to nationhood. . .Timely, essential reading." * Kirkus Reviews *
[An] informative, timely resource. * Booklist *
