First Amendment Rights [2 Volumes]
Author | : Nancy S. Lind |
Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781610692120 |
ISBN-13 | : 1610692128 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book First Amendment Rights [2 Volumes] written by Nancy S. Lind and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides both historical information and 21st century topics in First Amendment issues. Volume One addresses the subject through the lens of past decisions and precedents, updated to include controversies between new social media and civil liberties. Volume Two examines the current state of First Amendment rights, addressing the changes in interpretations of the First Amendment by the Roberts Court as well as hot-button issues such as Occupy Movements and students rights and responsibilities in freedom of religion and speech cases. Key cases are highlighted throughout the text to further expand comprehension of the underlying issues and subtle complexities of First Amendment interpretations.