Campus Hate Speech on Trial

By Timothy C. Shiell

Book Overview

Despite commitments to free speech and the open exchange of ideas, colleges and universities have ignored recommendations by implementing hate speech codes designed to protect students from harassment. This text analyzes the issue and explores both sides of the debate.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700608893
• ISBN13: 9780700608898
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Entertaining overview of hate speech cases and philosophy

This book provides the reader with a solid background in the hate speech forum. Specific cases set the groundwork for current rulings on censorship cases. Great for those interested in censorship/freedom of speech issues.