Short and Happy Guide to the First Amendment / Robert C. Power , Mark C. Alexander.
2016
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Short and Happy Guide to the First Amendment / Robert C. Power , Mark C. Alexander.
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St. Paul, MN : West Academic, [2016]
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Short & happy law series.
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Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. Introduction; A. The Meaning of the First Amendment-Speech; 1. Truth and the Marketplace of Ideas; 2. Self-Government and Robust Public Debate; 3. Individual Autonomy and Liberty; Self-Fulfillment; 4. Shield; B. Analytical Framework; 1. Preliminary Questions: Expression, State Action; 2. Absolute; 3. Balancing; 4. Content-Based and Content-Neutral Regulation; 5. Categorization; 6. Forum Analysis; C. The Meaning of the First Amendment-Religion; D. Analytical Framework; E. Structure of the Book
Chapter 2. Categorical Exceptions to First Amendment Protections; A. Incitement; B. Defamation; C. Obscenity and Child Pornography; D. Fighting Words, Hate Speech, and True Threats; E. Commercial Speech; F. Additional Categories?; Chapter 3. How Government Restricts Speech; A. Content-Based/Content-Neutral Regulations; B. Time, Place & Manner Regulations; C. Secondary Effects; Chapter 4. Government in Special Roles; A. Public Employees; B. Public Property; C. Public Education; D. Spending; Chapter 5. Political Speech and Association; A. Political Speech; B. Right of Association
Chapter 6. The Internet and New Media; A. Sexually Explicit Material; B. Threats; C. Defamation; D. Violent Imagery; Chapter 7. Freedom of the Press and Other Enhanced Protections; A. The Press; B. Prior Restraints; C. The Right Not to Speak; Chapter 8. Free Exercise; A. Nuts and Bolts; B. Belief-The Core Protection of Free Exercise; C. Religious Conduct; 1. The Supreme Court's Decisions Before Smith; 2. Smith-A Return to Deference; D. Limiting Smith-Laws Directed at Religious Practices; E. Congress and the States Respond; F. Stable Law; Chapter 9. Establishment Clause
A. The Relationship to Free Exercise; B. The Core Doctrine; C. Different Settings, Rules, and Outcomes; 1. Religion in Public Schools; 2. Government Support of Religious Education; 3. Prayer at Government Functions; 4. Religious Symbolism; Chapter 10. Final Words
Chapter 2. Categorical Exceptions to First Amendment Protections; A. Incitement; B. Defamation; C. Obscenity and Child Pornography; D. Fighting Words, Hate Speech, and True Threats; E. Commercial Speech; F. Additional Categories?; Chapter 3. How Government Restricts Speech; A. Content-Based/Content-Neutral Regulations; B. Time, Place & Manner Regulations; C. Secondary Effects; Chapter 4. Government in Special Roles; A. Public Employees; B. Public Property; C. Public Education; D. Spending; Chapter 5. Political Speech and Association; A. Political Speech; B. Right of Association
Chapter 6. The Internet and New Media; A. Sexually Explicit Material; B. Threats; C. Defamation; D. Violent Imagery; Chapter 7. Freedom of the Press and Other Enhanced Protections; A. The Press; B. Prior Restraints; C. The Right Not to Speak; Chapter 8. Free Exercise; A. Nuts and Bolts; B. Belief-The Core Protection of Free Exercise; C. Religious Conduct; 1. The Supreme Court's Decisions Before Smith; 2. Smith-A Return to Deference; D. Limiting Smith-Laws Directed at Religious Practices; E. Congress and the States Respond; F. Stable Law; Chapter 9. Establishment Clause
A. The Relationship to Free Exercise; B. The Core Doctrine; C. Different Settings, Rules, and Outcomes; 1. Religion in Public Schools; 2. Government Support of Religious Education; 3. Prayer at Government Functions; 4. Religious Symbolism; Chapter 10. Final Words
Summary
This concise guide breaks down a complicated topic--the First Amendment--and makes it understandable and fun. The book walks briskly through cases, rules, and theories to draw a reader-friendly road map of the First Amendment. Two law school deans and First Amendment enthusiasts, Bob Power and Mark Alexander, synthesize principles with memorable examples and a sharp wit. Their analysis reveals the common sense behind much First Amendment law, and at the same time identifies some of its flaws and inconsistencies. The book addresses the deep historic roots as well as current problems such as campaign finance, hate speech, and electronic communications. It is equally useful as a general guide as it is for preparing for class and for exams (including the bar!).
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Print version: Power, Robert C. Short & happy guide to the First Amendment. St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2016]
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1634607279 (electronic book)
9781634607278 (electronic book)
9781634602587 (electronic book)
1634602587 (electronic book)
1634602587
9781634607278 (electronic book)
9781634602587 (electronic book)
1634602587 (electronic book)
1634602587
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