Eloquence and Reason: Creating a First Amendment Culture

Tsai, Robert L.

ISBN 10: 030011723X ISBN 13: 9780300117233

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 2008

Language: English

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Title

Eloquence and Reason: Creating a First Amendment Culture

Publisher

Yale University Press, New Haven

Publication Date

2008

Language

English

ISBN 10

030011723X

ISBN 13

9780300117233

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Near Fine

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Near Fine

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2 pounds

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This provocative book presents a theory of the First Amendment’s development. During the twentieth century, Americans gained trust in its commitments, turned the First Amendment into an instrument for social progress, and exercised their rhetorical freedom to create a common language of rights.

Robert L. Tsai explains that the guarantees of the First Amendment have become part of a governing culture and nationwide priority. Examining the rhetorical tactics of activists, presidents, and lawyers, he illustrates how committed citizens seek to promote or destabilize a convergence in constitutional ideas. Eloquence and Reason reveals the social and institutional processes through which foundational ideas are generated and defends a cultural role for the courts.

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Robert L. Tsai is associate professor of law at American University, Washington College of Law. He lives in Eugene, OR, and Washington, D.C.

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