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Silencing the Opposition

by Craig R. Smith
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Overview

This volume examines major challenges to the First Amendment using illustrative case studies of the various forms of governmental suppression in our history. Essays show that governmental forces have used rhetorical strategies in simple and sophisticated ways to silence opponents. By studying which strategies are effective, how they evolve, and how they are unmasked, we gain a better understanding to combat them in the future.

Synopsis

Examines Major Challenges To The First Amendment Using Case Studies Of The Various Forms Of Governmental Suppression In U. S. History.

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Book Details

Published
September 30, 2009
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Pages
284
ISBN
9781438420462

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