Obscene Literature and Constitutional Law

By John Willison

Book Overview

Obscene Literature And Constitutional Law: A Forensic Defense Of Freedom Of The Press is a book written by Theodore S. Schroeder that explores the relationship between obscenity laws and the First Amendment's protection of free speech and press. The book argues that the government's attempts to regulate and censor obscene literature are unconstitutional and violate the fundamental principles of freedom of expression.The author provides a detailed analysis of various landmark cases related to obscenity and free speech, including the famous trial of James Joyce's Ulysses and the landmark Supreme Court case of Roth v. United States. Schroeder argues that the government's attempts to regulate obscenity are often misguided and based on subjective moral standards rather than objective legal principles.The book also explores the historical context of obscenity laws and their impact on the literary and artistic communities. Schroeder argues that censorship of obscene literature is often used as a tool of repression and that freedom of expression is essential to a healthy democracy.Overall, Obscene Literature And Constitutional Law: A Forensic Defense Of Freedom Of The Press is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the complex legal and moral issues surrounding obscenity and free speech. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of censorship and the ongoing debate over the limits of free expression.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425429793
• ISBN13: 9781425429799
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"