First Amendment Illustrated History - Constitutional Law Book - Paperback
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The First Amendment: An Illustrated History
Understanding the First Amendment has never been more important. This illustrated guide provides an unbiased examination of the constitutional protection that safeguards freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Comprehensive Constitutional Education
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
This book traces the fascinating journey behind the First Amendment, exploring the history, philosophy, and legal arguments that shaped this fundamental right. From ancient civilizations through the classical period, Magna Carta, Martin Luther's reformation, the Pilgrim Fathers, libel laws, and the deliberations of the Constitutional Framers, author Robert McWhirter delivers deep scholarship with accessible prose.
What Makes This Book Essential
The discussion of the meaning and interpretation of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution has become central to public discourse. But with unmediated news sources and fake news abounding, it is difficult to grapple with the issues without an unbiased guide. This series of books aims to inform the interested citizen of the Framers' ideas that underpin each amendment, along with their subsequent history, illustrated with easily accessible examples from popular culture.
McWhirter employs a witty, light touch that relates constitutional arguments to their interpretation in popular culture, making complex legal concepts approachable for students and general readers. Throughout the journey, you'll discover illuminating diversions into literature, religion, film, sports, and popular culture that demonstrate the First Amendment's ongoing relevance.
Perfect For
- Students studying constitutional history and law
- Citizens seeking to understand their fundamental rights
- Educators teaching civics and American government
- Legal professionals and researchers
- Anyone interested in the Bill of Rights
This book originally appeared as chapter one of Bills, Quills, and Stills: An Annotated, Illustrated, and Illuminated History of the Bill of Rights.
Robert McWhirter is an acknowledged authority on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on which he has written and lectured widely both to academic and legal audiences as well as civic institutions. His earlier work was published by the American Bar Association. He appears regularly on Arizona Public Television's Horizon program explaining the legality and history surrounding the challenges to, and interpretation of, the Constitution. Robert also specializes in criminal law on which he has published widely. He presently practices as a criminal defense lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona.
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