In this comprehensive Legal Almanac title, the author explores all the laws surrounding obscenity and pornography and outlines the evolution of the relevant caselaw, including constitutional considerations and the various tests that the U.S. Supreme Court has devised to balance the regulation of obscenity with the First Amendment right to free expression. This easy-to-use resource includes excerpts of relevant legal documents, allowing you to consult primary sources; an extensive glossary that defines terms used throughout the book; and a thorough appendix that includes resource directories, applicable statutes, and other important data. A one-stop legal reference for anyone interested in this area of law, this second edition is fully updated to provide the latest information on legislation and caselaw related to obscenity and pornography.