Hate Speech, Pornography, And Radical Attacks On Free Speech Doctrine

by James Weinstein

Overview

This book, devoted to acquainting reader with the basics of American free speech doctrine, presents a description of the radical attack on modern free speech doctrine. It discusses whether banning this speech would be a remedy for the harms hate speech and pornography are said to cause.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429979675
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/08/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
File size:	605 KB

About the Author

James Weinstein

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Modern Free Speech Doctrine -- Theory and History -- An Overview of Modern Free Speech Doctrine -- Modern Doctrine in Action -- The Radical Attack -- Does Free Speech Doctrine Discriminate Against Women and Minorities? -- The Complex Relationship Between Free Speech and Equality -- Should Doctrine Be Modified to Permit Broad Hate Speech and Pornography Bans? -- The Benefits of Banning Hate Speech and Pornography -- The Costs of Regulation -- In Search of a Confinable Principle -- Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Hate Speech and Pornography Bans -- Conclusion -- Empirical Studies on the Effects of Pornography

Editorial Reviews

Weinstein (constitutional law, Arizona State U.) argues against the radical claim that the First Amendment is oppressive, yet concedes that the free speech doctrine sometimes fails to adequately protect women and minorities. He also reviews the case for permitting broad hate speech and pornography bans, and scientific studies on the harm caused by pornography and their critics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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