Jealously guarded and frequently defended, the concept of freedom of the press is still subject to widely varying interpretations in different democratic systems. This book compares and contrasts the ways in which the system limits and defines press freedom in two nations known for an unfettered press-the United States and Great Britain. Examining

Deborah Holmes, a recent graduate of Harvard University, is currently a J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School.

The Press in Britain and the United States -- Press-Government Relations in Britain: The Falklands Crisis -- Press-Government Relations in the United States: The Iranian Hostage Crisis -- Conclusion -- Appendixes