Media's Role in Democracy

Way back in 1786, only 10 years after writing the Declaration of Independence, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson wrote "e;Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost."e; The news media and journalists have always been an integral part of American democracy. This fascinating book uses real-life examples and historical facts to show young readers how the media plays a key role in democracy and how that role has changed over our history.