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Autore |
Ross Catherine J. |
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Titolo |
A right to lie? : presidents, other liars, and the First Amendment / / Catherine J. Ross |
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , [2021] |
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©2021 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (185 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Truthfulness and falsehood - Political aspects - United States |
Freedom of speech - United States |
United States Constitution 1st Amendment |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover -- A RIGHT TO LIE? -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- CONTENTS -- PART I. TRUTH MATTERS -- 1. Something Is Rotten -- PART II. NO HARM, NO FOUL -- 2. Surprise, Lies Are Protected Speech: United States v. Alvarez -- 3. Incredible Lies: Defamation and Birtherism -- PART III. LIES AFFECTING DEMOCRACY -- 4. The Ministry of Truth: Uncontrollable Campaign Lies -- 5. Viral Lies: Life and Death in the COVID-19 Era -- 6. The President Works for Us -- 7. Lies Matter -- Notes -- Index -- Acknowledgments. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Do the nation's highest officers, including the President, have a right to lie protected by the First Amendment? If not, what can be done to protect the nation under this threat? This book explores the various options. |
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