Synopsis "Examples & Explanations for First Amendment"
Written by Laura Little, an award-winning teacher and respected author of several volumes of popular legal works, Examples and Explanations for First Amendment covers all of the amendment's major topics - with emphasis on speech and religion. Professor Little presents hypothetical examples that range from simple and straightforward to complex and rich. As a result, students using the book can acquire both basic and advanced knowledge of First Amendment doctrine. Equally important, this approach allows students the opportunity to practice their skill of marshalling arguments on many sides of contested legal issues. With its short chapters, the book is an exceptionally useful complement to any of the available casebooks in the field.New to the Second Edition: New chapter on The First Amendment and the InternetExpanded treatment on the recent case law on the relationship between the freedom of religion and the establishmentNew section on the historical reference test announced in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District and other religion casesNew and updated Examples & Explanations throughout textProfessors and students will benefit from: Practical introductions to law, while also providing deep coverage of abstract concepts; Professor Little has not only established her reputation as a constitutional scholar, but also comes to the subject with experience as a practicing First Amendment lawyer for the mediaClear writing styleModular organization, complementing any course and casebookComprehensive coverage, including the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions as well as cutting-edge issues raised by current eventsConcise explication of legal doctrine (and its uncertainties), ensuring a baseline of student understanding and maximizing accessibility to difficult, abstract conceptsBalance between simple and complex hypotheticalsFigures, examples, explanations, and varying difficulty in the presented material, ensuring that the book will serve the needs of a variety of users and will appeal to different learning stylesBalance between theoretical and practical materials, enabling broad understanding
