Freedom of Speech, 1500–1850
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'[...] This is a hugely ambitious book that takes studies of freedom of speech forward in new and refreshing directions and is undoubtedly an addition to the literature worthy of close examination.'
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Parliaments, Estates & Representation
'This well-designed collection of original essays by first-rate scholars will appeal to anyone interested in the important and controversial history of free speech.'
Diego Lucci, Journal of Ecclesiastical History
'Each of these authors raises powerful claims about the historical origins of one of the central elements of modern political thought and practice. Ingram, Peacey, and Barber have done us all a service by bringing them together.'
Andrew R. Murphy, Journal of British Studies
This collection brings together historians, political theorists and literary scholars to provide historical perspectives on the modern debate over freedom of speech, particularly the question of whether limitations might be necessary given religious pluralism and concerns about hate speech. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Manchester University Press
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781526147097
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
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«
'[...] This is a hugely ambitious book that takes studies of freedom of speech forward in new and refreshing directions and is undoubtedly an addition to the literature worthy of close examination.'
» .
Parliaments, Estates & Representation
'This well-designed collection of original essays by first-rate scholars will appeal to anyone interested in the important and controversial history of free speech.'
Diego Lucci, Journal of Ecclesiastical History
'Each of these authors raises powerful claims about the historical origins of one of the central elements of modern political thought and practice. Ingram, Peacey, and Barber have done us all a service by bringing them together.'
Andrew R. Murphy, Journal of British Studies