About “Freedom for the Thought That We Hate”
Freedom for the Thought That We Hate: A Biography of the First Amendment is a 2007 non-fiction book by journalist Anthony Lewis that explores the principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of thought in the United States. The book opens with a quotation of the First Amendment, which prohibits Congress from passing laws that restrict free speech or a free press. Lewis examines the development of civil liberties in the U.S. through significant historical events and legal cases. He discusses key Supreme Court decisions, including Schenck v. United States (1919), Whitney v. California (1927), United States v. Schwimmer (1929), New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964), and New York Times Co. v. United States (1971), highlighting their impact on free speech law. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 2007
- Latest edition
- 2007 · ISBN 9780465039173
- ISBN
- 9780465039173
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Freedom for the Thought That We Hate?
Freedom for the Thought That We Hate by Anthony Lewis has 221 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.