Ecological Theory of Free Expression

Gary Chartier is Distinguished Professor of Law and Business Ethics and Associate Dean of the Tom and Vi Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University in Riverside, California.

“The thrust of this thought-provoking book is that freedom of expression, rather than being seen as an isolatable component of deliberative politics, should be contemplated as an interlocking feature of a sociopolitical system. … It is a complicated formulation, steeped in the traditions of moral political theory, but for readers who invest in the argument, the book is a provocative and rewarding experience. … Recommended. Graduate students through faculty.” (S. B. Lichtman, Choice, Vol. 56 (1), September, 2018)

• 1. Introduction.-2. Possession and Expression.- 3. Expression and Injury.- 4. Public Choice, Class, and the Ecology of Expression.- 5. Autonomy, Fulfillment, and Expression.- 6. The Instrumental Value of Expression.- 7. Expression on Government Land, by Government Workers, and in Non-Governmental Associations.- 8. Respecting and Promoting Free Expression: Case Studies.