Speech Rights in America The First Amendment, Democracy, and the Media |
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| Author:
| Stein, Laura |
| Series title: | History of Communication Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-252-07536-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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The First Amendment is the principle guarantor of speech rights in the United States, but the court's interpretations of it often privilege the interests of media owners over those of the broader citizenry. In Speech Rights in America, Laura Stein argues that such rulings prevent the First Amendment from performing its critical role as a protector ......
The First Amendment is the principle guarantor of speech rights in the United States, but the court's interpretations of it often privilege the interests of media owners over those of the broader citizenry. In Speech Rights in America, Laura Stein argues that such rulings prevent the First Amendment from performing its critical role as a protector ......