Free Expression in America: A Documentary History

by Sheila Suess Kennedy

Freedom of speech is a foundational principle of the American Constitutional system. This collection of over 100 primary documents from a variety of sources will help students understand exactly what is meant by free speech, and how it has evolved since the founding of our country. Court cases, opinion pieces, and many other documents bring to life the tension between America's constitutional commitment to robust and unrestrained discourse and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313302413
• ISBN13: 9780313302411
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Wide ranging, recommended for history/social issues studies.

An important title in the 'Documentary History' series and a recommended pick for college-level libraries specializing in American history and social issues, Sheila Suess Kennedy edits Free Expression In America, which gathers over 100 primary documents from a variety of sources exploring the essence of free speech beliefs and systems. From the Constitution to new applications in cyberspace law, this provides a wide-ranging set of details.