Hate Speech, Pornography, And Radical Attacks On Free Speech Doctrine Contributor(s): Weinstein, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813327091 ISBN-13: 9780813327099 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 1999 Annotation: Weinstein (constitutional law, Arizona State U.) argues against the radical claim that the First Amendment is oppressive, yet concedes that the free speech doctrine sometimes fails to adequately protect women and minorities. He also reviews the case for permitting broad hate speech and pornography bans, and scientific studies on the harm caused by pornography and their critics. |
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BISAC Categories: - Law - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science |
Dewey: 342.730 |
LCCN: 99034285 |
Lexile Measure: 1740 |
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.88 lbs) 300 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: This book, devoted to acquainting reader with the basics of American free speech doctrine, presents a description of the radical attack on modern free speech doctrine. It discusses whether banning this speech would be a remedy for the harms hate speech and pornography are said to cause. |
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