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Book Synopsis: In a society that prides itself on the most expansive legal guarantees of free speech in history, why are so many individuals and groups frustrated by the American system of freedom of expression? As the public sphere continues to be redefined by advances in technology, and new debates about this technology crop up daily, the time has come to move from reflexive discussions about the value of more speech to a detailed assessment of the real power and limits of speech.
Why, this volume asks, does the First Amendment--the very document intended to ensure the freedom of U.S. citizens--need to be freed? And from what?
Long an icon in American law, politics, and journalism, the First Amendment--and the potential and real dilemmas with which it presents us--have only recently begun to be scrutinized. Challenging the idea that the only champions of free speech are traditional liberal theorists who oppose alternatives to the mainstream interpretation of the First Amendment, the contributors to this volume, among them such prominent thinkers as Frederick Schauer, Owen Fiss, and Cass Sunstein, explore new and provocative ways to think about freedom of expression. By reformulating traditional liberal and libertarian approaches to the First Amendment, this volume convincingly disputes the notion that those who question an unwavering reliance on free- and-open competition between individuals to produce free expression are necessarily enemies of free speech. It argues instead that these alleged enemies can in fact be champions as well.
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Are you frustrated by the limitations of freedom of expression in the American system? Look no further than "Freeing the First Amendment: Critical Perspectives on Freedom of Expression." This groundbreaking book takes a detailed assessment of the real power and limits of speech in our society. With advances in technology rapidly redefining the public sphere, it's time to move beyond the value of more speech to truly understanding the potential and dilemmas of the First Amendment.
Why does the First Amendment need to be freed? This volume delves into that question, challenging the mainstream interpretation of the document and exploring new and provocative ways to think about freedom of expression. You'll find contributions from leading thinkers, including Frederick Schauer, Owen Fiss, and Cass Sunstein, who will challenge your assumptions and open your mind to different perspectives.
Don't fall into the misconception that only traditional liberal theorists champion free speech. This book demonstrates that those who question the status quo can also be champions of freedom. By reformulating approaches to the First Amendment, it dismantles the notion that alternatives to free- and-open competition are enemies of free speech. Get ready to be inspired and challenged in your understanding of freedom of expression.
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