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Feldman, Stephen M., 1955-

Free expression and democracy in America a history / [electronic resource] : Stephen M. Feldman. - Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2008. - 585 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [473]-538) and index.

Democracy and free expression -- Republican democracy from the Revolution through the Civil War -- Free expression in the early years -- The Sedition Act controversy -- Free expression in the nineteenth century to 1865 -- Republican democracy from Reconstruction through 1920 -- Free expression, American society, and the Supreme Court -- Free expression during the World War I era -- Transition to pluralist democracy -- Pluralist democracy and judicial review -- Free expression, pluralist democracy, and the Supreme Court -- The traditions of dissent and suppression in the pluralist democratic regime -- Open questions.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
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Nat. Bib. No.: GBA895744 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Freedom of expression--History.--United States

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: KF4770 / .F45 2008eb

Dewey Class. No.: 342.7308/5