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Merrill, John C. – Journalism Quarterly, 1988
Interviews official representatives of 58 nations to investigate their "inclination to control" the press. Finds the region most inclined to control the press is the Middle East, whereas regions least inclined are Western Europe and North America. (RS)
Descriptors: Ethics, Foreign Countries, Freedom of Speech, Government Role