Philosophers, academics and judges have offered opinions regarding the nature, scope, purpose and function of the ""First Amendment"". In this volume, Hemmer provides a cursory biography of the authors of 34 major theories concerning the ""First Amendment"", a brief excerpt from the author's writing, and, in some instances, a description of the impact or effect of the theory on legal doctrine or societal concerns. A thorough bibliography allows a detailed examination of the primary as well as the secondary sources.

Philosophers, academics and judges have offered opinions regarding the nature, scope, purpose and function of the ""First Amendment"". In this volume, Hemmer provides a cursory biography of the authors of 34 major theories concerning the ""First Amendment"", a brief excerpt from the author's writing, and, in some instances, a description of the impact or effect of the theory on legal doctrine or societal concerns. A thorough bibliography allows a detailed examination of the primary as well as the secondary sources.