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In this comprehensive legal almanac, Margaret C. Jasper explores all of the laws surrounding obscenity and pornography. The Law of Obscenity and Pornography outlines the evolution of the relevant case law, including constitutional considerations and the various tests that the U.S. Supreme Court has devised to balance the regulation of obscenity and the First Amendment right to free expression.This easy-to-use resource includes excerpts of relevant legal documents allowing you to consult primary sources, an extensive Glossary containing definitions of terms used throughout the book and a thorough Appendix providing you with resource directories, applicable statutes, and other important data.A one-stop legal reference for anyone interested in this area of law, this second edition is fully updated to provide the latest information on legislation and case law related to Obscenity and Pornography.