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The death of discourse

Ronald K.L. Collins & David M. Skover

Carolina Academic Press, c2023

3rd ed

  • : pbk

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Summary:"This book explores one of the most disturbing intellectual dilemmas of our time - that our beloved First Amendment is being exploited in the name of the dumbing of America. It is the first book to examine the popular culture of the First Amendment, specifically with reference to television, advertising, and pornography. Comparing the culture of popular discourse with traditional First Amendment ideals, the authors expose the vast gap between our speech practices and our speech principles. Is the tyranny of the trivialization of discourse a problem? In a dialogue-like way, the authors invite their readers to judge"--Provided by publisher

Bibliography: p. 295-320

Discography: p. 321

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