The right to speak ill defamation, reputation and free speech Russell L. Weaver ... [et al.]. - Durham, N.C. Carolina Academic Press c2006. - xvi, 331 p. 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-304) and index.

The common law tradition -- U.S. defamation law and the New York Times decision -- 1990s Australian and English developments -- Interview results : England and Australia prior to qualified privilege extensions -- The American interviews : the impact of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan and the "actual malice standard" -- Interview results : Australia following extensions to qualified privilege -- Interview results : Reynold's impact on the English media -- Conclusions : defamation, free speech and reputation in democratic societies.

0890894892 (alk. paper) 9780890894897 (alk. paper)

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New York Times Company--Trials, litigation, etc.


Libel and slander--United States.
Freedom of speech--Australia.
Freedom of speech--England.
Freedom of speech--United States.
Libel and slander--Australia.
Libel and slander--England.

K 5210 / .R54 2006

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