License to Harass: Law, Hierarchy, and Offensive Public Speech

by Laura Beth Nielsen

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Offensive street speech--racist and sexist remarks that can make its targets feel both psychologically and physically threatened--is surprisingly common in our society. Many argue that this speech is so detestable that it should be banned under law. But is this an area covered by the First Amendment right to free speech? Or should it be banned?

In this elegantly written book, Laura Beth Nielsen pursues the answers by probing the legal consciousness...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0691126100

ISBN13:9780691126104

Release Date:March 2006

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:248 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Censorship Constitutional Law Discrimination Education & Reference Jurisprudence Law Legal Theory & Systems Philosophy Political Freedom Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Reference Social Sciences

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