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Bush v. Gore brought to the public’s attention the significance of election law and the United States Supreme Court’s role in structuring the rules that govern how campaigns and elections function in America. In this book, Brian K. Pinaire examines one expanding domain within this larger legal context: freedom of speech in the political process, or, what he terms, electoral speech law.
Specifically, Pinaire examines the Court’s evolving conceptions of free s… More >>
#1 by RTR on April 7, 2010 - 7:32 am
This book is a ground breaking tour de force–detailed, nuanced and full of insights. Pinaire’s research combines a sweeping historical analysis of important Supreme Court cases with focused case studies of recent legal controversies. Best of all, he manages to untangle complex legal theories with conceptual clarity and an engaging writing style. I learned a lot from this book, and highly recommend it to anyone interested in the interface of constitutional law and free speech debates.
Rating: 5 / 5