censorship

A collection of nearly one hundred editorial cartoons that were banned from publication, with cartoons featuring pedophile priests, the death penalty, President Bush, celebrities, and more.

This book explains issues of free speech in today's world and gives readers the knowledge they need to fully exercise this basic human right.

". . . takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a 'free world,' and what makes good, reliable journalism"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times about issues surrounding censorship.

Oklahoma teen Neal Barton stands up for his favorite fantasy series, The Chronicles of Apathea Ravenchilde, when conservative Christians try to bully the town of Americus into banning it from the public library.

A book burning official in a future fascist state finds out that books are a vital part of a culture he never knew, and he decides to pursue reading, until he is betrayed.

Presents opposing views about banning books from libraries.

"A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society and government cannot be held to account. This engaging title takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a "free world," and what makes good, reliable journalism"--.

Explains how librarians can take a pro-active role in the library's function and become an effective advocate for intellectual freedom and patron privacy.