Scientific journal paper
The press: Fourth power or counter-power?
Marco Marsili (Marsili, M.);
Journal Title
Artciencia.com
Year (definitive publication)
2021
Language
English
Country
Portugal
More Information
Web of Science®

This publication is not indexed in Web of Science®

Scopus

This publication is not indexed in Scopus

Google Scholar

This publication is not indexed in Google Scholar

Abstract
The freedom of the press –or the freedom of expression –traces its roots in the enlightenment period. Oftenpresented as the "fourth power" – sometimes as "counter-power" –free press is considered a feature of liberal-democracies, and a fundamental human right.This brief article explores the validity of these definitions and the role of the press in democratic societies characterized by governments constrained by checks and balances. Most of this paper draws on my previously published works.
Acknowledgements
--
Keywords
Freedom of the press,Freedom of expression,Freedom of speech,Freedom of opinion,Media
  • Sociology - Social Sciences
  • Law - Social Sciences
  • Political Science - Social Sciences
  • Media and Communications - Social Sciences
  • Philosophy, Ethics and Religion - Humanities
Funding Records
Funding Reference Funding Entity
SFRH/BD/136170/2018 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), Portugal

With the objective to increase the research activity directed towards the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the possibility of associating scientific publications with the Sustainable Development Goals is now available in Ciência-IUL. These are the Sustainable Development Goals identified by the author(s) for this publication. For more detailed information on the Sustainable Development Goals, click here.