Freedom of Speech (Paperback)

~ Eric Barendt (Author) "Written constitutions and bills of rights invariably protect freedom of speech as one of the fundamental liberties guaranteed against state suppression or regulation..." (more)
Key Phrases: offensiveness principle, speech scrutiny, open justice principle, First Amendment, United States, New York (more...)

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"In a tour de force, Professor Barendt concisely yet comprehensively surveys the important topics and recent developments in the free speech jurisprudence of the western democracies, and does so in an eminently readable style that enhances the book's numerous scholarly insights. If I could have only three books on free speech in my collection, this would be one of them."--James Weinstein, Amelia Lewis Professor of Constitutional Law, Arizona State University

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Social and cultural changes have led to free speech claims being made in novel contexts: to challenge the validity of bans on tobacco advertising, to publish 'kiss and tell' stories about celebrities, and to resist attempts to regulate the Internet. In this fully revised and updated new edition of his classic work, Barendt considers the meaning and scope of freedom of speech. How far should free speech and expression clauses go to protect pornography, commercial advertising, and public meetings on the streets? Does this freedom cover desecration of a national flag? Does it include nude dancing?
Eric Barendt discusses the legal protection of free speech in countries including England, the United States (including recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court), Canada, and Germany. He examines the varied approaches of different legal systems and constitutional traditions to balancing free speech and freedom of the press against rights to reputation, privacy, and copyright, and explores case law in light of the philosophical and political arguments for free speech guarantees.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 566 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (May 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199225818
• ISBN-13: 978-0199225811
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,176,628 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fine but superseded, July 26, 2006

By	Andrew Koppelman (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Freedom of Speech (Paperback)

This is an impressive study, but it should be allowed to go out of print. Barendt has done a second edition (2005), which supersedes this one.