Freedom of Speech in the Marketplace of Ideas [Paperback]

Douglas M. Fraleigh (Author), Joseph S. Tuman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0312117159 | ISBN-13: 978-0312117153 | Edition: 1st

Designed for communication and political science courses in freedom of speech, this text encourages students to think critically about freedom of speech and provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical and legal contexts of the first amendment, from its foundations through censorship on the Internet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; 1st edition (October 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312117159
• ISBN-13: 978-0312117153
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,903,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Citizenship in Practice, January 12, 2008

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This review is from: Freedom of Speech in the Marketplace of Ideas (Paperback)

I bought this book for my eldest son during his senior year in High School. He is now passing it on to my #2 son, who graduates this year.

My own interest in the rights and priveleges of citizenship started in High School, and I want to enourage nothing less in my own children. The subject of this book, freedom of speech, is an important part of citizenship, and is also near and dear to most teen-ager's hearts.

Although written essentially in text-book style, the book is immenently readable, and covers issues that are meaningful to young adults as they search for their place in society.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive and thoughtful guide to the First Amendment, December 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Freedom of Speech in the Marketplace of Ideas (Paperback)

This is a comprehensive work on the First Amendment. It is a must for anyone interested in Free Speech. I especially liked the chapters on the multicultural history of free expression...really something for everyone.