Philosophers, academics and judges have offered opinions regarding the nature, scope, purpose and function of the ""First Amendment"". In this volume, Hemmer provides a cursory biography of the authors of 34 major theories concerning the ""First Amendment"", a brief excerpt from the author's writing, and, in some instances, a description of the impact or effect of the theory on legal doctrine or societal concerns. A thorough bibliography allows a detailed examination of the primary as well as the secondary sources.