Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Floyd Abrams
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 127
ISBN/Barcode 9780143036753
ClassificationsDewey:342.730853
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Penguin USA
Publication Date 4 April 2006
Publication Country United States

Description

An eminent First Amendment advocate discusses his best-known cases in light of the current threat to America's freedom of speechThe 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.

Reviews

"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