Fighting Words

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Exploring the tension between hate speech and the First Amendment, this book delves into critical legal questions surrounding free speech in America. It examines whether hate speech should be criminalized, the impact of campus speech codes on democracy, and the rights involved in acts like flag burning. Through a clear and balanced analysis of contemporary court cases related to obscenity and workplace harassment, Kent Greenawalt provides insights for a general audience interested in the complexities of free speech issues today.