Freedom of Speech in the United States (Eighth)

By: Thomas L. Tedford and Dale A. Herbeck

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Synopsis: Freedom of Speech in the United States provides students who have minimal legal background with a readable historical survey and an up-to-date analysis of free speech issues and cases in the United States. This information is presented in an organized manner to explain specialized terms so that the student, with the help of the book's case summaries and glossary, can follow the historical figures and fascinating stories that are such an important part of the study of freedom of expression. The eighth edition has been updated to reflect the latest free speech decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as ongoing controversies such as Wikileaks and the release of government documents, the liability of Internet Service Providers for user behavior, file hosting services that can be used to share copyrighted material, Net neutrality, libel tourism, and the implications to U.S. citizens of European laws concerning the right to be left alone. The text is intended for college and university courses that focus on the free speech clause of the First Amendment.