The Progeny: Justice William J. Brennan's Fight to Preserve the Legacy of New York Times v. Sullivan

Hardcover

By Lee Levine and Stephen Wermeil

New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, credited with defining the central meaning of the First Amendment, has protected the freedom of expression for the past 50 years. This compelling work of historical non-fiction focuses on the progeny of that decision, examining how Justice Brennan nurtured and developed the constitutional law of defamation and related claims.