Reporting research based on actual trial outcomes rather than on artificial laboratory studies, "Free Press vs. Fair Trials" examines publicity in the context of the whole judicial system and media system. After a thorough review of research into pretrial publicity, the authors argue that the criminal justice system's remedies are likely to be effective in most cases and that there are much larger obstacles confronting defendants than publicity.
This book presents the first extensive study of the influence of pretrial publicity on actual criminal trials, with results that challenge years of experimental research and call for more sophisticated study of the intersection of media and criminal justice. It is required reading for scholars in media law, media effects, legal communication, criminal justice, and related areas.
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Reporting research based on actual trial outcomes rather than on artificial laboratory studies, "Free Press vs. Fair Trials" examines publicity in the context of the whole judicial system and media system. After a thorough review of research into pretrial publicity, the authors argue that the criminal justice system's remedies are likely to be effective in most cases and that there are much larger obstacles confronting defendants than publicity.
This book presents the first extensive study of the influence of pretrial publicity on actual criminal trials, with results that challenge years of experimental research and call for more sophisticated study of the intersection of media and criminal justice. It is required reading for scholars in media law, media effects, legal communication, criminal justice, and related areas.
Imprint | Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Routledge Communication Series |
Release date | March 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2004 |
Authors | Jon. Bruschke, William Earl Loges |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 208 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8058-5703-0 |
Barcode | 9780805857030 |
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LSN | 0-8058-5703-6 |