Freedom of speech and society : a social approach to freedom of expression

The nature of speech and freedom of speech -- The sociology of freedom of speech -- The continuing relevance of Durkheim ; the demise of criminal defamation -- The origins of civilisation ; Durkheim v Marx -- A tour of traditional philosophical and legalistic free speech theory -- Sociology and legal philosophy ; harmony or discord? -- Sociology as legal argument ; the American experience.213 page(s