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Freedom of speech in the United States

Thomas L. Tedford

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This historical development of freedom of speech from Athens, through Rome, to England and the United States presents comprehensive, up-to-date treatment secure upon a historical First Amendment base that also covers defamation and privacy, obscenity, commercial speech, prior restraint, free press/fair trial, copyright and broadcasting as well as questions of media access.

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Key concepts: Free speech, First amendment, Freedom of the press, Broadcasting (networking), Freedom of expression, Law, Political science, History