Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment by Floyd Abrams (English) Paperba

Description: Speaking Freely by Floyd Abrams In the tradition of such bestselling authors on legal issues as F. Lee Bailey, Louis Nizer, and Alan Dershowitz, Abrams discusses seven of the most important cases of his career--landmark cases that upheld key First Amendment protections. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The rights guaranteed in the First Amendment-including freedom of expression-are among the fundamental touchstones of our democracy. In Speaking Freely, Floyd Abrams, who for over thirty years has been our most eloquent and respected advocate for uncensored expression, recounts some of the major cases of his remarkable career-landmark trials and Supreme Court arguments that have involved key First Amendment protections.With adversaries as diverse as Richard Nixon and Wayne Newton and allies as unlikely as Kenneth Starr, Abrams takes readers behind the scenes to explain his strategies, the ramifications of each decision, and its long-term significance, presenting a clear and compelling look at the law in action. Author Biography Floyd Abrams is a partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel in New York City. Described by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan as the "most significant First Amendment lawyer of our age," Abrams is currently the William J. Brennan Visiting Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Table of Contents Introduction xiThe Pentagon Papers Case 1To the Supreme Court and After 32Truth and the First Amendment 62Wayne Newton and the Law 94The Heroin Trail 124McCarthyism and Libel 153 The Brooklyn Museum Case 188Campaign Finance Reform and the First Amendment 231At Home and Abroad 276Acknowledgements 289Notes 291Index 299 Review "Charming, engaging, and often compelling." —The Washington Post"The best litigators are great storytellers, and the stories this litigator tells here are intrinsically interesting." —The New York Observer Long Description Americas most famous First Amendment litigator chronicles the fight to uphold our most cherished Constitutional rights The rights guaranteed in the First Amendmentincluding freedom of expressionare among the fundamental touchstones of our democracy. In "Speaking Freely," Floyd Abrams, who for over thirty years has been our most eloquent and respected advocate for uncensored expression, recounts some of the major cases of his remarkable careerlandmark trials and Supreme Court arguments that have involved key First Amendment protections. With adversaries as diverse as Richard Nixon and Wayne Newton and allies as unlikely as Kenneth Starr, Abrams takes readers behind the scenes to explain his strategies, the ramifications of each decision, and its long-term significance, presenting a clear and compelling look at the law in action. Charming, engaging, and often compelling. "The Washington Post" The best litigators are great storytellers, and the stories this litigator tells here are intrinsically interesting. "The New York Observer" Review Quote "Charming, engaging, and often compelling." -- The Washington Post "The best litigators are great storytellers, and the stories this litigator tells here are intrinsically interesting." -- The New York Observer Details ISBN0143036750 Author Floyd Abrams Year 2006 ISBN-10 0143036750 ISBN-13 9780143036753 Format Paperback Short Title SPEAKING FREELY Language English Media Book Imprint Penguin USA Subtitle Trials of the First Amendment Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780143036753 US Release Date 2006-04-04 UK Release Date 2006-04-04 Pages 352 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2006-04-04 DEWEY 342.730853 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-04-03 AU Release Date 2006-04-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6755792;

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