This manual pertains to the book "Too Much Free Speech?" by Randall P. Bezanson. This work delves into the constitutional limits of the Supreme Court's power concerning free speech, analyzing contemporary Supreme Court decisions from the past fifteen years. It critically examines the Court's methodology in reaching and explaining expansive conclusions on speech, with particular attention to key case studies such as "Citizens United" and "Doe vs. Reed." The book is intended for readers interested in constitutional law, political science, communication studies, and civil rights, offering insights into how judicial interpretations have significantly broadened the definition of speech.
This manual provides comprehensive documentation regarding the content and context of "Too Much Free Speech?". It details the subject matter, the period of analysis, and the specific case studies explored within the book. Furthermore, it outlines the intended audience and the critical assessments offered by the author. The manual is presented in English and comprises 304 pages. It serves as a guide to understanding the nuanced arguments and legal analyses presented in the publication, facilitating a deeper comprehension of its subject matter for scholars and interested individuals alike.
In Too Much Free Speech?, Randall P. Bezanson takes up an essential and timely inquiry into the Constitutional limits of the Supreme Court's power to create, interpret, and enforce one of the essential rights of American citizens. Analyzing contemporary Supreme Court decisions from the past fifteen years, Bezanson argues that judicial interpretations have fundamentally and drastically expanded the meaning and understanding of "speech." _x000B__x000B_Bezanson focuses on judgments such as the much-discussed Citizens United case, which granted the full measure of constitutional protection to speech by corporations, and the Doe vs. Reed case in Washington state, which recognized the signing of petitions and voting in elections as acts of free speech. In each case study, he questions whether the meaning of speech has been expanded too far and critically assesses the Supreme Court's methodology in reaching and explaining its expansive conclusions. _x000B__x000B_Bezanson's measured approach and deep insights reveal the complexities of speech in the realms of human behavior and constitutional law. His wide-ranging analysis of relevant Supreme Court cases arms readers with the facts and perspectives necessary to reach independent conclusions about whether the Court's conduct befitted the independent judicial branch and to understand the consequences of its decisions for a representative democracy.
Author: Bezanson, Randall P.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Too Much Free Speech?
Pages: 00304 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00304 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-09-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780252037115
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Communication Studies
Category: Law : Constitutional
Category: Political Science : Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rig
In Too Much Free Speech?, Randall P. Bezanson takes up an essential and timely inquiry into the Constitutional limits of the Supreme Court's power to create, interpret, and enforce one of the essential rights of American citizens. Analyzing contemporary Supreme Court decisions from the past fifteen years, Bezanson argues that judicial interpretations have fundamentally and drastically expanded the meaning and understanding of "speech." _x000B__x000B_Bezanson focuses on judgments such as the much-discussed Citizens United case, which granted the full measure of constitutional protection to speech by corporations, and the Doe vs. Reed case in Washington state, which recognized the signing of petitions and voting in elections as acts of free speech. In each case study, he questions whether the meaning of speech has been expanded too far and critically assesses the Supreme Court's methodology in reaching and explaining its expansive conclusions. _x000B__x000B_Bezanson's measured approach and deep insights reveal the complexities of speech in the realms of human behavior and constitutional law. His wide-ranging analysis of relevant Supreme Court cases arms readers with the facts and perspectives necessary to reach independent conclusions about whether the Court's conduct befitted the independent judicial branch and to understand the consequences of its decisions for a representative democracy.
Author: Bezanson, Randall P.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Too Much Free Speech?
Pages: 00304 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00304 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-09-10
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780252037115
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Communication Studies
Category: Law : Constitutional
Category: Political Science : Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rig
