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The United States of America v. one book entitled Ulysses by James Joyce : documents and commentary : a 50-year retrospective

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The United States of America v. one book entitled Ulysses by James Joyce : documents and commentary : a 50-year retrospective / introduction by Richard Ellmann ; edited by Michael Moscato, Leslie LeBlanc.

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Status Request for on-site use Request scan How do I pick up this item and when will it be ready?	FormatText	AccessUse in library	Call numberKF224.R33 U53 1984	Item locationOff-site

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Judge John Woolsey's decision in the Ulysses case marked a notable change in the policies of the courts and legislative bodies of the United States toward obscenity. Before this decision, it was universally agreed that a) laws prohibiting obscenity were not in conflict with the First Amendment of theU.S. Constitution and b) the U.S. Post Office and the U.S. Customs Service held the power to determine obscenity. Ulysses became the major turning point in reducing government prohibition of obscenity.

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