Pornography on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

by Thomas C. Mackey

Book Overview

A survey of the changing and charged relationship between pornography and legislation in 20th century America.

Groups battling pornography must demonstrate that the products they seek to ban are truly obscene and not legitimately protected by the First Amendment--a requirement that often leads to public debate and controversy. Author Thomas C. Mackey thoroughly examines the problems and issues in public policymaking, legal precedents,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576072754
• ISBN13: 9781576072752
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher