Bibliograph

Colonial and early American journalism, Patrice Sherman

Type

Label

Colonial and early American journalism, Patrice Sherman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-108) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

7-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Colonial and early American journalism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1012635434

Responsibility statement

Patrice Sherman

Series statement

The fourth estate: journalism in North America

Summary

From its earliest days, the press played a pivotal role in American politics and civic life. The trial of printer John Peter Zenger in 1735 established the principle of the free press, and publishers throughout the colonies quickly embraced the concept. The controversy over independence was hotly debated in newspapers. Through letters and debates, the press helped shape the idea of a uniquely American identity. This volume demonstrates how freedom of the press is part of American heritage from colonial times and how it remains essential to democracy to this day. -- Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Silence dogood speaks out -- The storytellers: voices for freedom -- Dateline revolution: the press and the war for independence -- The free press and the first amendment -- Chronology -- Glossary

Target audience

adolescent

Classification