Obscene Literature And Constitutional Law: A Forensic Defense Of Freedom Of The Press (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548077696)

""Obscene Literature and Constitutional Law: A Forensic Defense of Freedom of the Press"" is a book written by Theodore S. Schroeder that explores the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the censorship of obscene literature in the United States. The book provides a detailed analysis of the history of censorship in America, including the landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped the legal landscape of obscenity law. Schroeder argues that the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech and the press extends to all forms of expression, including literature that some may deem obscene. He provides a thorough examination of the legal definitions of obscenity and the difficulties in applying these definitions to literature. The book also explores the societal implications of censorship, including the potential for government abuse of power and the stifling of artistic expression. Schroeder concludes that the protection of freedom of the press is essential to a democratic society and that censorship of any kind is a threat to individual liberty. Overall, ""Obscene Literature and Constitutional Law"" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the legal and moral issues surrounding censorship and freedom of the press in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Theodore S. Schroeder
ISBN-10: 054807769X
ISBN-13: 9780548077696
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 444
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d