Legal and Ethical Issues of Chilling Effect

Legal and Ethical Issues of Chilling Effect

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English | April 9, 2026 | ISBN-10: 3032176530 | 436 pages| Epub PDF (True) | 28 MB
What is a chilling effect on speech? It’s a phenomenon frequently invoked by courts, regulators, and activists; cited in litigation, policy debates, and public discourse; and relied upon as an explanatory shorthand. Yet – until now – it has never been examined with the rigor it demands.This edited volume is the first work to offer a systematic, interdisciplinary examination of the chilling effect as a core analytical problem. Bringing together contributions from leading scholars and experts in the fields of law, sociology, political science, communications studies and the social sciences, the book directly addresses the conceptual, methodological, and normative dilemmas and paradoxes that have long surrounded the discussion on the silencing of those exercising their freedom of expression.The chapters cover topics such as free speech, surveillance, artistic and academic freedom, digital governance, and self-censorship