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It is not unusual for communication and media researchers to study law or legal issues, nor is it uncommon for legal scholars to study communication law. But it is something of a departure for the two to commingle, which is what Cohen and Gleason have accomplished in this innovative volume. Social Research in Communication and Law is a practical guide for conducting research involving both legal and communication questions. Offering rich citations and examples from existing literature, this engaging volume shows communication law scholars how to make more effective use of the methodologies employed in communication science. Topics addressed include reconciling communication and law, social research approaches to libel, and theories pertaining to freedom of expression. Cohen and Gleason have produced a valuable book that can be effectively used to supplement courses in communication law, history, sociology, and media ethics. In addition, scholars and researchers in the above fields will also benefit from this unique volume. “Cohen and Gleason provide a practical guide for conducting research involving both legal and communication questions. The book shows communication law scholars how to make more effective use of the social science methodologies.” –Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
Theories of Freedom of Expression
Theories of Freedom of Expression
The concept of freedom of expression presents difficult problems of interpretation and understanding. The texts of federal and state constitutional speech and press clauses are not self-defining. Students of free expression continue to seek theories that will lead to better understanding of the meaning of freedom of expression.
A variety of approaches has been developed for thinking about freedom of expression. For the most part, those who turn their attention to this task are attempting to provide a rationale for strengthening or broadening legal protection for expression. However, some theorists are at least equally concerned with understanding. Harry Kalven best expressed the importance of understanding freedom of expression:
If my puzzle as to the First Amendment is not ...
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