Perilous Times: Free Speech in Wartime: From the Sedition Act of 1798 to the War on Terrorism
Geoffrey R. Stone examines how the United States has balanced free speech against national security from the Sedition Act through the War on Terrorism.
About This Book
Perilous Times explores the tension between national security and civil liberties throughout American history.
The book traces the evolution of free speech law from the Sedition Act of 1798 through later wartime periods.
Geoffrey R. Stone analyzes how courts, Congress, and presidents have responded to perceived threats during conflicts.
The narrative covers key legal cases and policy decisions that shaped constitutional interpretation over two centuries.
Readers gain insight into recurring patterns of restriction and the gradual expansion of First Amendment protections.
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