Universal Standards for Defining Obscenity - Softcover

Cheng, Long

Softcover

ISBN 10: 104101113X ISBN 13: 9781041011132

Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

In the existing literature, there is no universal standard for defining obscenity. The book aims to demonstrate that there indeed exist underlying universal standards for defining obscenity (USDOs). However, their application to different contexts of time, place, and culture, may legitimately result in varied manifestations.

The author examines a definition of obscenity proposed by the political and legal theorist Harry M. Clor, within John Finnis' natural law theoretical framework. He also explores how positive law, including legislation, case law, and customary law, should respond to the proposed USDOs. The book addresses the theoretical foundation of the determination and regulation of obscenity, and it is supplemented with examples of legal practices from several jurisdictions, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany.

The book will appeal to scholars of legal philosophy, natural law theories, obscenity law, and free speech.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Long Cheng is an assistant professor at the School of Law, Shandong University. His research interests include constitutional law, jurisprudence, natural law theories, and international law.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 104101113X
• ISBN 13: 9781041011132
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 182
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Routledge; https://www.routledge-ny.com/; ; Stockst?dter Str. 20; Gro?ostheim; Bayern; Deutschland