Lee C. Bollinger's New Book

     Jakarta, Mar. 12, 2010 (ANTARA) - Times Bookstores proudly presents a book discussion based on Lee C. Bollinger's new book: Uninhibited, Robust and Wide-Open: A Free Press for a New Century on:
     Day & date : Friday, March 12, 2010
     Time : 9am - 11am
     Venue : Grand Ballroom A, Hotel Aryaduta Jakarta
                 Jl. Prapatan No. 44-48, Jakarta Pusat
     Moderator : Prof Dr Tjipta Lesmana, Head of Master of Communications 
                       - Universitas Pelita Harapan
     Speakers : Endy Bayuni, Chief Editor of The Jakarta Post
                      Ezki Suyanto, Board of Alliance of Independent Journalists
                      Andreas Harsono, Chairman of PANTAU Foundation
                      A. Lin Neumann, Chief Editorial Advisor of The Jakarta Globe
                     John Riady, Editor At Large at The Jakarta Globe and Lecturer at the Pelita Harapan University Faculty of Law.

     As the world continues to grapple with the challenging social and economic consequences of the global financial crisis, Lee Bollinger in Uninhibited, Robust and Wide-Open: A Free Press for a New Century reflects on the history of the freedom of the press in shaping a nation and emphasizes the importance of this continued quest in the globalized 21st century.

     Bollinger, an erudite scholar and the President of Columbia University since 2002, argues that "globalization intensifies our need for the press to remain free and independent so that it can report accurately on the world, from the world, to the world."

     The publication of this book at this momentous point in the history of the world is significant in reminding America and the world at large, not to lose sight of the importance of a free press in the development of an informed society and accountable government, even as it strives to manage the unrelenting economic pressures of the day.

     As Indonesian society continues to progress and mature, we believe that many amongst us will continue to recognize the value of a free press in our society. Times bookstores is the first and only bookstore to offer Bollinger's latest book in Indonesia. We are doing so as part of our commitment to bring high quality international books to the community and in the hope that Bollinger's latest offering will stir up intensive and productive discussions in our nation-building journey.

     To further enhance the ecosystem for the pursuit of knowledge and the development of a progressive society in Indonesia, Times Bookstores, in collaboration with Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) has organized a book discussion on Uninhibited, Robust and Wide-Open: A Free Press for a New Century to be led by Prof. Tjipta Lesmana from UPH and supported by a distinguished panel comprising Endy Bayuni, Chief Editor of the Jakarta Post, Ezki Suyanto from the Board of Alliance of Independent Journalists, Andreas Harsono, Chairman of the PANTAU Foundation, A. Lin Neumann, Chief Editorial Advisor of The Jakarta Globe and John Riady, Editor At Large at The Jakarta Globe and Lecturer at the Pelita Harapan University Faculty of Law.

     We are grateful for the strong interest shown by the journalist community to this event and believe that the ensuing discussion will prove stimulating and enjoyable for both the panel and all participants.

     Please find the book overview as follows:
     "Lee Bollinger is one of America's foremost experts on the First Amendment--both an erudite scholar and elegant advocate. In this sweeping account, he explores the troubled history of a free press in America and looks toward the challenges ahead.

     The first amendment guaranteed freedom of the press in seemingly clear terms. However, over the course of American history, Bollinger notes, the idea of press freedom has evolved, in response to social, political, technological, and legal changes. It was not until the twentieth century that freedom of the press came to be understood as guaranteeing an "uninhibited, robust and wide-open" public discourse. But even during the twentieth century, government continually tried to erect barriers: the sedition laws of World War One, the use of libel law, the Pentagon Papers case, and efforts to limit press access to information. Bollinger sheds light on this history and explores the meaning of freedom of the press in our globalized, internet-dominated era.

     We have now entered uncharted territory. What does press freedom mean when our news outlets can instantaneously disseminate information throughout the world? When foreign media have immediate access to the American market? Bollinger stresses that even though the law will surely evolve in the coming years, we must maintain our commitment to a press that is "uninhibited, robust, and wide-open." Our press freedom remains the envy of the world, but it will require renewed efforts to defend it in the face of emerging challenges by creating a global public forum suitable to an increasingly interconnected world.

     Journalism is more than just a business--it is vital to all of our civic goals. Part of Oxford's landmark Inalienable Rights series, this book will set the agenda for how we think about the press in the twenty-first century."

     Author - Lee C. Bollinger Warren, Born in Santa Rosa, California, Bollinger was raised there and in Baker City, Oregon. He is the president of Columbia University and one of America's most thoughtful and original scholars of the First Amendment. He has received numerous awards and honors for his writings and public actions defending freedom of speech and press. He is also well-known for his leadership in successfully defending affirmative action and diversity in American higher education, which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld in 2003. His books include The Tolerant Society: Freedom of Speech and Extremist Speech in America, Images of a Free Press (OUP, 1986), and Eternally Vigilant: Free Speech in the Modern Era. He lives in New York City and Vermont with his wife, Jean.

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