Bibliograph

The free speech debate, edited by Justin Healey

Type

Label

The free speech debate, edited by Justin Healey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

For adolescents

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The free speech debate

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

edited by Justin Healey

Series statement

Issues in society, 420

Summary

Freedom of expression and tolerance are considered core features of our democracy. How is free speech justified in Australia, and what laws are in place to protect people from defamation and discrimination such as racial vilification? Which speech deserves special protections and should some speech acts be punished? When does the right to freedom of expression become a right to offend? This book contains information from a range of sources and explores facts and opinions, providing the reader with a concise overview of the topic

Target audience

adolescent

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