Encyclopedia of the First Amendment
Encyclopedia of the First Amendment

Author: John Vile

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2008-09-25

Total Pages: 1464

ISBN-13: 9780872893115

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From public aid to parochial schools to censorship of library books, Americans are intensely interested in their expressive rights of speech, press, assembly and religion. They are also concerned about censorship, tolerance of pornography and obscenity, and about their security in a post 9-11 world. ? In the first work of its kind, this new and exciting two-volume reference comprehensively examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy. ? Arranged in traditional A to Z encyclopedia format, this work traces themes like expressive rights in American political and legal history, in American political thought and social movements, in political and popular culture, and in the arts, along with the classic tensions between freedom of the individual and maintenance of political order. ?The set also features a chronology, seven introductory essays covering the core rights and liberties, a bibliography, and subject and case indexes. Additional tables of content give readers easy ways to find entries by topic or case.

First Amendment Rights [2 volumes]
First Amendment Rights [2 volumes]

Author: Nancy S. Lind

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 801

ISBN-13:

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This two-volume work addresses every key, cutting-edge issue regarding the First Amendment, including subjects such as freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom of speech, and freedom of organization. First Amendment Rights: An Encyclopedia provides both historical information and current, 21st-century topics in First Amendment issues. Volume 1 addresses the subject through the lens of past decisions and precedent, updated to include controversies between new social media and civil liberties. Volume 2 examines the current state of First Amendment rights, addressing the changes in interpretations of the First Amendment by the Roberts Court as well as in-vogue issues such as Occupy Movements as well as student rights and responsibilities in freedom of religion and speech cases. Key cases are highlighted throughout the text to further comprehension of the underlying issues and subtle complexities. The information is presented so that readers can examine cases in the Roberts court and draw their own conclusions. Coverage is also provided of the challenges and opportunities that arise with the adoption of new technologies and their impact on the interpretations of the First Amendment.

Encyclopedia of the First Amendment: I-Z
Encyclopedia of the First Amendment: I-Z

Author: John R. Vile

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 1218

ISBN-13: 9781604265774

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Examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment.

Encyclopedia Of First Amendment Set
Encyclopedia Of First Amendment Set

Author: John Vile

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2008-09-25

Total Pages: 1464

ISBN-13: 9780872893115

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In the first work of its kind, this new and exciting two-volume reference comprehensively examines all the freedoms in the First Amendment, including free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. Encyclopedia of the First Amendment covers the political, historical, and cultural significance of the First Amendment. It provides exclusive, singular focus on what most people consider the essential elements of the Bill of Rights and the basic liberties that Americans enjoy.

Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment
Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment

Author: John R. Vile

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2012-12-15

Total Pages: 923

ISBN-13: 145223423X

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Covering the key concepts, events, laws and legal doctrines, court decisions, and litigators and litigants, this new reference on the law of search and seizure—in the physical as well as the online world—provides a unique overview for individuals seeking to understand the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. More than 900 A to Z entries cover the key issues that surround this essential component of the Bill of Rights and the linchpin of a right to privacy. This two-volume reference—from the editors of CQ Press’s award-winning Encyclopedia of the First Amendment—features a series of essays that examine the historical background of the Fourth Amendment along with its key facets relating to: Technology Privacy Terrorism Warrant requirement Congress States A to Z entries include cross-references and bibliographic entries. This work also features both alphabetical and topical tables of contents as well as a comprehensive subject index and a case index.At a time when threats of crime and terrorism have resulted in increased governmental surveillance into personal lives, this work will serve as an important asset for researchers seeking information on the history and relevance of legal rights against such intrusions. Key Features: More than 900 signed entries, including 600 court cases and 100 biographies Preface by noted journalist Nat Hentoff From the editors of CQ Press’s award-winning Encyclopedia of the First Amendment

First Amendment Rights [2 Volumes]
First Amendment Rights [2 Volumes]

Author: Nancy S. Lind

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1610692128

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Provides both historical information and 21st century topics in First Amendment issues. Volume One addresses the subject through the lens of past decisions and precedents, updated to include controversies between new social media and civil liberties. Volume Two examines the current state of First Amendment rights, addressing the changes in interpretations of the First Amendment by the Roberts Court as well as hot-button issues such as Occupy Movements and students rights and responsibilities in freedom of religion and speech cases. Key cases are highlighted throughout the text to further expand comprehension of the underlying issues and subtle complexities of First Amendment interpretations.

The First Amendment
The First Amendment

Author: Leonard Williams Levy

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 9780029170656

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Selections from the four-volume Encyclopedia of the American Constitution (Macmillan, 1986) form an overview of the history of the First Amendment, from its framing up to and including the Burger Court. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education: A-H ; 2, I-Z ; 3, Biographies, visual history, index
Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education: A-H ; 2, I-Z ; 3, Biographies, visual history, index

Author: Eugene F. Provenzo

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 1393

ISBN-13: 1412906784

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The 'Encyclopedia' provides an introduction to the social and cultural foundations of education. The first two volumes consist of A-Z entries, featuring essays representing the major disciplines including philosophy, history, and sociology, and a third volume is made up of documentary, photographic, and visual resources.

Encyclopedia of Politics
Encyclopedia of Politics

Author: Rodney P. Carlisle

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2005-03-17

Total Pages: 1089

ISBN-13: 1452265313

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Although the distinction between the politics of the left and the right is commonly assumed in the media and in treatments of political science and history, the terms are used so loosely that the student and the general reader are often confused: What exactly are the terms left and right supposed to imply? This two-volume Encyclopedia of Politics: The Left and the Right contains over 450 articles on individuals, movements, political parties, and ideological principles, with those usually thought of as left in the left-hand volume (Volume 1), and those considered on the right in the right-hand volume (Volume 2). Key Themes Countries/Regions "Isms" Laws Political Issues Political Movements Political Parties People