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Book SynopsisTelevision in a courtroom is clearly a two-edged sword, both invasive and informative. Bringing a trial to the widest possible audience creates pressures and temptations for all participants. In this book the author argues convincingly that society gains much more than it loses when trials are open to public scrutiny and discussion.
Trade ReviewA tour de force, a one-stop repositiory of the history, facts, and the law of the matter. I plan to plagiarize from it shamelessly. This is an important subject, and Goldfarb's book provides the first comprehensive, in-depth study of the issue. -- Fred Graham,Chief Anchor and Managing Editor, Court Tv
Going beyond the ovious controversies of recent years, Goldfarb surveys the role of television in courtrooms with cool but crisp detachement. He brings historical context, legal analysis, and rich experience to bear on the issue, concluding that courts are public institutions that do not belong exclusively to the judges and lawyers who run them. His persuasive argument for greater openness is bound to influence future debate on the topic. -- Sanford J. Ungar,Dean, School of Communication, American University
Goldfarb argues persuasively for cameras in the courtroom, O.J. notwithstanding. He is aware of the problems but believes strongly that the more open a courtroom, the more open and free our society. The challenge, which he describes so well, is to balance the new demanding technology against our traditional dedication to democracy. -- Marvin Kalb,Director, Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics, and Public Policy, Harvard University
