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Author: Marco Wan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2021-02-04
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 110849577X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConstructs an original dialogue between constitutional law, film, and identity by using Hong Kong as a case study.
Author: Laura Wittern-Keller
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 256
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines the Supreme Court's unanimous 1952 decision in favor of a film exhibitor who had been denied a license to show the controversial Italian film, Il Miracolo. The ruling was a watershed event in the history of film censorship, ushering in a new era of mature--and sophisticated--American filmmaking.
Author: Ira H. Carmen
Publisher: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press
Published: 1966
Total Pages: 360
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Randy E. Barnett
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2013-11-24
Total Pages: 448
ISBN-13: 0691159734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe U.S. Constitution found in school textbooks and under glass in Washington is not the one enforced today by the Supreme Court. In Restoring the Lost Constitution, Randy Barnett argues that since the nation's founding, but especially since the 1930s, the courts have been cutting holes in the original Constitution and its amendments to eliminate the parts that protect liberty from the power of government. From the Commerce Clause, to the Necessary and Proper Clause, to the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, to the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Supreme Court has rendered each of these provisions toothless. In the process, the written Constitution has been lost. Barnett establishes the original meaning of these lost clauses and offers a practical way to restore them to their central role in constraining government: adopting a "presumption of liberty" to give the benefit of the doubt to citizens when laws restrict their rightful exercises of liberty. He also provides a new, realistic and philosophically rigorous theory of constitutional legitimacy that justifies both interpreting the Constitution according to its original meaning and, where that meaning is vague or open-ended, construing it so as to better protect the rights retained by the people. As clearly argued as it is insightful and provocative, Restoring the Lost Constitution forcefully disputes the conventional wisdom, posing a powerful challenge to which others must now respond. This updated edition features an afterword with further reflections on individual popular sovereignty, originalist interpretation, judicial engagement, and the gravitational force that original meaning has exerted on the Supreme Court in several recent cases.
Author: Martin Barker
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 216
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBetween 1996-97 an almost unprecedented campaign was mounted in the British press against on one film: David Cronenberg's Crash. What motivated this campaign? What can it tell us about British film culture? What impact did the campaign have on general audiences? This book, which draws on a year-long investigation supported by the Economic and Social Research Council, offers a series of important and challenging findings and is a major contribution to our understanding of censorship campaigns, how audiences respond to films, and the strategies employed in engaging with such texts.
Author: Louis Dembitz Brandeis
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-09-17
Total Pages: 43
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt the heart of 'The Right to Privacy' lies an exploration of the increasingly blurred line between the private and the public, a theme that resonates as much today as at its inception. This collection, curated with a keen eye for diversity in perspective and style, traverses the complex landscape of privacy rights in the modern world. The anthology stands out for its rigorous examination of the legal, ethical, and societal dimensions of privacy, weaving together landmark cases, pivotal essays, and critical analyses to offer a multifaceted view of privacy's evolving definition and its implications. The inclusion of foundational works such as the seminal essay by Louis Brandeis and Samuel D. Warren highlights the depth and historical significance of the discourse presented. The editors and contributors, hailing from a broad spectrum of backgrounds in law, ethics, and technology, collectively underscore the anthology's thematic coherence. Their disparate vantage points, rooted in different eras and engaging with varying aspects of privacy, illuminate the rich tapestry of legal thought and ethical considerations. This convergence of historical and contemporary views underlines the collection's alignment with significant cultural and legal shifts, reflecting society's ongoing struggle to balance personal privacy with public interest. 'The Right to Privacy' is indispensable for readers seeking to navigate the intricate and often contentious terrain of privacy rights. It promises an enlightening journey through the kaleidoscope of opinions and analyses, offering valuable insights and fostering a deeper understanding of what it means to protect personal boundaries in an increasingly open world. This anthology is a must-read for anyone invested in the pivotal debates surrounding privacy, beckoning with the allure of a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Author: William Bruce Johnson
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 541
ISBN-13: 0802094937
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTracing the development of the Church in the United States, Johnson discusses the reasons it found The Miracle sacrilegious and how it attained the power to persuade civil authorities to ban it.
Author: Poshek Fu
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-03-25
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780521776028
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume examines Hong Kong cinema in transnational, historical, and artistic contexts.
Author: J. M. Balkin
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2011-05-09
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0674058747
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPolitical constitutions are compromises with injustice. What makes the U.S. Constitution legitimate is Americans’ faith that the constitutional system can be made “a more perfect union.” Balkin argues that the American constitutional project is based in hope and a narrative of shared redemption, and its destiny is still over the horizon.
Author: Mark Readman
Publisher: British Film Institute
Published: 2006-02-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844570799
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides a much-needed summary of the complex issues surrounding film censorship and controversy; offers some practical suggestions for teaching about the determining factors in, and ideological importance of, censorship and classification.
