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OverviewEver since it was first known that Hong Kong would become China's Special Administrative Region , there has been growing concern over the protection of the freedom of the press in this oriental city. The anxiety is, however, not confined to the fear that the new sovereign might rule Hong Kong under an iron fist. Rather, many believe that the locals are apparently surrendering their freedom by practicing self-censorship, a mechanism of anticipatory avoidance of sanctions. This book asks: what does self-censorship mean to Hong Kong at the time of political and historical juncture? It argues that self-censorship is a strategic game of coordination when both the ruler and the subjects are making use of the fluid boundaries in local and international politics. Rich in anecdotes, historical details and legal analysis, this book depicts the game of Chuin shadow-boxing where promises, threats and bluffs are exchanged. Winning, for either side, calls for the skilful manipulation of voice and silence at all levels. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anne CheungPublisher: Kluwer Law International Imprint: Kluwer Law International Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.70cm Weight: 0.626kg ISBN: 9789041121813ISBN 10: 9041121811 Pages: 302 Publication Date: 01 December 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews' This is a timely volumer, theoretically and empirically grounded, with rich analysis of self-censorship, legal constraints, and professional norms in response to press freedom being at stake in a mature liberal-capitalist order.'Chin-Chuan Lee, University of Minnesota. ' This is a timely volumer, theoretically and empirically grounded, with rich analysis of self-censorship, legal constraints, and professional norms in response to press freedom being at stake in a mature liberal-capitalist order.'<br>Chin-Chuan Lee, University of Minnesota.<br> Author InformationAnne S.Y.Cheung is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, University of Hong Kong. She received her legal education at Hong Kong, Toronto, London and Stanford. Her major research areas include socio-legal studies and media law. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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