License to harass
law, hierarchy, and offensive public speech
by Laura Beth Nielsen
Offensive street speech--racist and sexist remarks that can make its targets feel both psychologically and physically threatened--is surprisingly common in our society. Many argue that this speech is so detestable that it should be banned under law. But is this an area covered by the First Amendment right to free speech? Or should it be banned?In this elegantly written book, Laura Beth Nielsen pursues the answers by probing the legal consciousness of ordinary citizens. Using a combination of field observations and in-depth, semistructured interviews, she surveys one hundred men and women, some.
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Hate speech, Threats, Public spaces, Constitutional, Aspect social, Freedom of speech, Propagande haineuse, Public, Menaces, Espaces publics, Diffamation, Liberté d'expression, Law and legislation, Haat, Droit, Belediging, Recht van meningsuiting, LAW, Libel and slanderPlaces
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License to Harass: Law, Hierarchy, and Offensive Public Speech
2009, Princeton University Press
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License to harass: law, hierarchy, and offensive public speech
2004, Princeton University Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-218) and index.
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