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Weaver, Russell L., 1952-

Understanding the First Amendment / by Russell L. Weaver. - Eighth edition. - xiv, 445 pages ; 26 cm. - Understanding series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The origins and nature of the First Amendment -- Speech advocating violent or illegal action -- Content regulation -- Content regulation : other candidates for categorical exclusion or limited protection -- Overbreadth, vagueness, and prior restraints -- Content neutrality -- Testing the boundaries of doctrine -- Freedom of association and compelled expression -- The government as employer, educator, and source of funds -- Media and the first amendment -- The establishment clause -- The free exercise clause.

ISBN: 9781531025045

LCCN: 2022055200

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. 1st Amendment. Constitution.

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

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Textbooks.

LC Class. No.: KF 4770 / .W43 2023