Freedom of Speech in the United StatesThis historical development of freedom of speech from Athens, through Rome, to England and the United States presents comprehensive, up-to-date treatment secure upon a historical First Amendment base that also covers defamation and privacy, obscenity, commercial speech, prior restraint, free press/fair trial, copyright and broadcasting as well as questions of media access. |
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