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The expert authors of this Law in a Nutshell: First Amendment Law summarize the principles set forth in case law and explore the philosophical foundations of First Amendment law. Current theories are examined to explain the rationale behind constitutional protection for free expression and freedom of religion. The debate between separationists and religious accommodationists in establishment clause jurisprudence is featured in this text as well.
Features and Benefits: Timesaving reference guide on First Amendment law; Table of cases;Answer exam questions quickly and accurately.
Table of Contents include: Text, History and Theory; First Amendment Methodology; Advocacy of Illegal Conduct; Dangerous and Offensive Speech; Obscenity & Indecency; Defamation, Privacy and Mental Distress; Commercial Speech; The Public Forum; Expressive Conduct; Freedom of Association & Belief; The Electoral Process; Government Sponsored Environments; Freedom of the Press; Text, History and Theory of the Religion Clauses; The Antiestablishment Clause; The Free Exercise Clause.
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