Freedom of the press : a reference guide to the United States Constitution / Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky and R. George Wright.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The text and history of the First Amendment -- First Amendment theory and method -- Prior restraints -- Content-based restrictions on the media -- Content-neutral regulation of the press -- Liability for publications that harm reputation : defamation -- Liability for publications that invade privacy or inflict emotional distress -- Liability for publications that inflict physical harm on unconsenting or vulnerable persons -- Investigative newsgathering and "neutral limits" on press rights -- Police operations and newsgathering-hindrance, assistance and the First Amendment -- Press access to persons, sites, proceedings, and documents.