{"product_id":"9781504015653","title":"Perspective","description":"\u003cb\u003eSixteen essays about the First Amendment from the man who changed the way America reads literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A lawyer, literary agent, and author, Charles Rembar never stopped fighting against the puritanical laws that prevented Americans from consuming controversial art. These so-called anti-obscenity laws prevented the sale and distribution of books that, at the time, were considered racy, salacious, or downright pornographic.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e During a time of great political and cultural upheaval, Rembar was instrumental in ushering in a significant change in how America views literature, and in maintaining the importance of our First Amendment rights. \u003ci\u003ePerspective\u003c\/i\u003e collects sixteen essays written between 1967 and 1974, each primarily concerned with the “scope and meaning” of the First Amendment. Divided into three sections, \u003ci\u003ePerspective\u003c\/i\u003e offers insight into the major “constitutional crises” of the time: freedom of expression, the right to a fair trial, and impeachment.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Miles away from dry legalese, Rembar’s conversational, often humorous style makes this collection as enjoyable as it is informative. His thought-provoking essays—whether about the Watergate hearings, the trial of Dr. Spock, Bobby Seale’s imprisonment, or literary and artistic freedom—have never been more relevant than they are today.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127166648560,"sku":"9781504015653","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781504015653_p0.jpg?v=1763709760","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781504015653","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}