Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of Speech

Book Cover
Your Rating: 0 stars
Star rating for Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of Speech

Publisher:
Nilay Sarker
Publication Date:
2025
Language:
English

Description

Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of SpeechBy Nilay Kumar SarkerWhat does it truly mean to have freedom of speech? From political protests to provocative art, from press freedom to online dissent, Voices on Trial explores the world's most riveting and consequential legal battles where this fundamental right was challenged in the courtroom.In this thought-provoking and global journey, Nilay Kumar Sarker skillfully presents landmark casesfrom fiery speeches and flag-burning protests in the U.S. to the chilling censorship of dissent in Russia and Hong Kong. With engaging narratives, reflective questions, and deep insights, the book humanizes the complex balance between liberty and limits, expression and harm, rights and responsibilities.Each chapter blends courtroom drama, legal history, and moral inquiry. Covering hate speech, religious expression, press freedom, campus speech, and digital rights, this book will challenge how you think about the power of words in shaping societywhether you're a student, activist, legal enthusiast, or curious reader.Why this book matters:Because our voices are still on trialand understanding the past is key to protecting our future.

Also in This Series

More Like This

More Details

Contributors:
ISBN:
9798224719327

Reviews from GoodReads

Loading GoodReads Reviews.

Staff View

Grouping Information

Grouped Work IDa8cc8153-e4f9-36ea-ff29-f5acca58d69d
Grouping Titlevoices on trial landmark cases of freedom of speech
Grouping Authornilay sarker
Grouping Categorybook
Grouping LanguageEnglish (eng)
Last Grouping Update2025-07-03 18:11:02PM
Last Indexed2025-07-07 00:01:58AM

Solr Fields

accelerated_reader_point_value
0
accelerated_reader_reading_level
0
author
Sarker, Nilay
author2-role
hoopla digital
author_display
Sarker, Nilay
display_description
Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of SpeechBy Nilay Kumar SarkerWhat does it truly mean to have freedom of speech? From political protests to provocative art, from press freedom to online dissent, Voices on Trial explores the world's most riveting and consequential legal battles where this fundamental right was challenged in the courtroom.In this thought-provoking and global journey, Nilay Kumar Sarker skillfully presents landmark casesfrom fiery speeches and flag-burning protests in the U.S. to the chilling censorship of dissent in Russia and Hong Kong. With engaging narratives, reflective questions, and deep insights, the book humanizes the complex balance between liberty and limits, expression and harm, rights and responsibilities.Each chapter blends courtroom drama, legal history, and moral inquiry. Covering hate speech, religious expression, press freedom, campus speech, and digital rights, this book will challenge how you think about the power of words in shaping societywhether you're a student, activist, legal enthusiast, or curious reader.Why this book matters:Because our voices are still on trialand understanding the past is key to protecting our future.
format_category_nh
eBook
format_nh
eBook
id
a8cc8153-e4f9-36ea-ff29-f5acca58d69d
isbn
9798224719327
last_indexed
2025-07-07T06:01:58.830Z
lexile_score
-1
literary_form
Non Fiction
literary_form_full
Non Fiction
local_time_since_added_nh
Quarter
Six Months
Year
primary_isbn
9798224719327
publishDate
2025
publisher
Nilay Sarker
recordtype
grouped_work
subject_facet
Civil law
Civil rights
Electronic books
Law
title_display
Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of Speech
title_full
Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of Speech [electronic resource] / Nilay Sarker
title_short
Voices on Trial: Landmark Cases of Freedom of Speech
topic_facet
Civil law
Civil rights
Electronic books
Law

Solr Details Tables

item_details

Bib IdItem IdShelf LocationCall NumFormatFormat CategoryNum CopiesIs Order ItemIs eContenteContent SourceeContent URLDetailed StatusLast CheckinLocation
hoopla:MWT18113777Online Hoopla CollectionOnline HooplaeBookeBook1falsetrueHooplahttps://www.hoopladigital.com/title/18113777?utm_source=MARC&Lid=hh4435Available Online

record_details

Bib IdFormatFormat CategoryEditionLanguagePublisherPublication DatePhysical DescriptionAbridged
hoopla:MWT18113777eBookeBookEnglishNilay Sarker20251 online resource (73 pages)

scoping_details_nh

Bib IdItem IdGrouped StatusStatusLocally OwnedAvailableHoldableBookableIn Library Use OnlyLibrary OwnedIs Home Pick Up OnlyHoldable PTypesBookable PTypesHome Pick Up PTypesLocal Url
hoopla:MWT18113777Available OnlineAvailable Onlinefalsetruefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse