Academic freedom on trial
Subtitle: 100 years of sifting and winnowing at the University of Wisconsin--Madison
By: edited by W. Lee Hansen.
Contributors: Hansen, W. Lee.; Academic Freedom Conference (1994 : Madison, Wis.)
Publisher: Office of University Publications, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Madison, Wis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
Subjects: Ely, Richard Theodore, 1854-1943 -- Congresses; University of Wisconsin--Madison -- History -- Congresses; Academic freedom -- Wisconsin -- Madison -- History -- Congresses
Description: "As the debate continues over the merits of speech codes and restrictions on language and conduct, Academic Freedom on Trial examines the landmark Richard T. Ely case at the University of Wisconsin. A collection of essays and comments by economists, historians, writers, and legal experts, along with university faculty, administrators, and students, this book offers an important historical perspective, as well as critical analysis of current challenges to freedom of expression."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Papers presented at the Academic Freedom Conference, held Sept. 16-17, 1994 in Madison.