Pornography on Trial

A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

Thomas C. Mackey

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ABC-CLIO
05 November 2002

Ethical issues: pornography & obscenity; Criminal law & procedure; Legislation

Series: On Trial

A survey of the changing and charged relationship between pornography and legislation in 20th century America.

Groups battling pornography must demonstrate that the products they seek to ban are truly obscene and not legitimately protected by the First Amendment—a requirement that often leads to public debate and controversy. Author Thomas C. Mackey thoroughly examines the problems and issues in public policymaking, legal precedents, and the people behind them.

After a brief historical background, Pornography on Trial surveys and analyzes the leading issues and case law on obscenity from l957 to the present. Half the book consists of documents—judicial opinions—from key cases. There are biographical sketches of key people, laws, and concepts from Judge Learned Hand and the Hicklin test to Chief Justice Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn's judicial definition of obscenity from l868. The book also includes a chronology, a table of cases, and an annotated bibliography.

By: Thomas C. Mackey
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 687g
ISBN: 9781576072752
ISBN 10: 1576072754
Series: On Trial
Pages: 335
Publication Date: 05 November 2002
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas C. Mackey is associate professor and chair of the History Department at the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

Reviews for Pornography on Trial: A Handbook with Cases, Laws, and Documents

A unique reference source on a controversial topic, this well-written and well-organized handbook provides much basic information for students, researchers, and legal professionals. The author should be especially commended for the helpful glossary and excellent annotated bibliography. - American Reference Books Annual