News coverage of law can be a daunting task for any journalist, especially in a time when public interest in media coverage of the courts has greatly intensified. The second edition of Covering the Courts provides the most up-to-date resources for journalists and students. Detailed descriptions of each step of the judicial process along with tips from top journalists allow for a comprehensive analysis of courtroom activities. This handbook also addresses the complex issues surrounding the free press/fair trial controversy, pre-trial publicity, and the various types of news coverage allowed across the country. New discussions include recent high-profile trials such as US v Microsoft, the 2000 presidential election, and cases relating to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. This book is a substantial resource for journalism students and journalists covering the modern legal system.
| Published | Sep 08 2004 |
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| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Extent | 184 |
| ISBN | 9780585471570 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
