The Logic of Persecution: Free Expression and the McCarthy Era

by Martin H. Redish

Book Overview

This book demonstrates that neither the current liberal nor conservative position on the McCarthy era provides the basis for an appropriate normative perspective. Adding the perspective of the theory of free expression, it becomes apparent that both sides have ignored a vitally important point. While recently declassified documents demonstrate widespread participation by American Communists in conducting or facilitating espionage, much of the negative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804755930
• ISBN13: 9780804755931
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"