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03261aam a2200469 i 4500 001 BCA82D26A80111E7B9D4614397128E48 003 SILO 005 20171003010225 008 170705s2017 cau b 001 0deng 010 $a 2017004973 020 $a 1440843945 (hardcover : acid-free paper) 020 $a 9781440843945 (hardcover : acid-free paper) 035 $a (OCoLC)973920793 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d BTCTA $d BDX $d YDX $d OCLCF $d OVY $d GO3 $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a n-us--- 050 00 $a Z1019 J37 2017 100 1 $a Jarvis, Zeke $e author. 245 10 $a Silenced in the library : $b banned books in America / $c Zeke Jarvis. 264 1 $a Santa Barbara, California : $b Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, $c [2017] 300 $a xxiii, 289 pages ; $c 26 cm 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-280) and index. 505 0 $a Alphabetical list of titles -- Alphabetical list of authors -- Topical guide to titles -- Preface -- Introduction -- Race and censorship in America -- Religion and censorship in America -- Sex and censorship in America -- Sexual orientation and censorship in America -- Drugs and alcohol and censorship in America -- Bad behavior and censorship in America -- Graphic novels and censorship in America. 520 $a "Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society. Provides readers with a broad understanding of the different levels of censorship. Puts challenges to books into historical context of societal standards and current events. Takes both historical and literary perspectives, recognizing the lasting cultural influences of texts and their literary significance. Presents biographical background of major authors who have been challenged. Identifies the source and explains the result of challenges to the most important or influential banned books. Compares challenges to controversial books against similar challenges to controversial films, television shows, and video games" $c --Amazon. 650 0 $a Challenged books $z United States $v Bibliography. 650 0 $a Prohibited books $z United States $v Bibliography. 650 0 $a Libraries $x History. $z United States $x History. 650 0 $a Censorship $z United States $x History. 650 0 $a American literature $x History and criticism. 650 0 $a Literature and society $z United States $x History. 776 08 $i Online version: $a Jarvis, Zeke, author. $t Silenced in the library $d Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2017] $z 9781440843952 941 $a 8 952 $l ESPD725 $d 20240103010504.0 952 $l CBPF522 $d 20240103010126.0 952 $l USUX851 $d 20231103011635.0 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20231020013915.0 952 $l PLAX964 $d 20230718092944.0 952 $l WAPD715 $d 20210924014140.0 952 $l UQAX771 $d 20180515030357.0 952 $l GAAX314 $d 20180512010026.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=BCA82D26A80111E7B9D4614397128E48 994 $a C0 $b IWAInitiate Another SILO Locator Search