There are works which are predestined from birth to create
a lasting impact on society, due to the author´s credibility, to the
current nature of the theme or to the timeliness of the publication.
There is a title in Brazilian journalism literature that completely
satisfies these three requirements. It is Rui Barbosa´s book – A
imprensa e o dever da verdade (The press and the duty of truth)
– once again in circulation in the book market .