Freedom of Expression: A critical and comparative analysis (UT Austin Studies in Foreign and Transnational Law)

This Book Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To The Issues Surrounding Freedom Of Expression, Looking At The Current Legal Position In A Number Of European Countries And In The Eu, As Well As Engaging With The Wider Debates On The Topic Amongst Sociologists, Political Scientists And Economists. In The Book, Vincenzo Zeno-zencovich Addresses Recent Developments Which Have Had A Bearing On The Debate Including The Changes In Communication Brought About By The Internet, And The Growing Role Of The European Union And The Council Of Europe.--jacket. Freedom To Print Or Freedom Of The Press? -- Broadcasting -- Journalistic Activity -- Freedom Of Expression As An Alienable Right -- Advertising -- Freedom Of Expression And Economic Regulation -- The Main Areas Of Conflict : Pornography, Peaceful Coexistence, National Security -- Towards A European Framework? -- Freedom Of Expression In The Internet Age -- From Information, To Communication, To Knowledge. Vincenzo Zeno-zencovich. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [132]-145) And Index.

This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to the issues surrounding freedom of expression, looking at the current legal position in a number of European countries as well as engaging with the wider debates on the topic amongst sociologists, political scientists and economists.

In the book Vincenzo Zeno-Zencovich addresses recent developments which have had a bearing on the debate including the changes in communication brought about by the internet, and the growing role of the European Union and the Council of Europe.