Part 1: Introduction. How it all began -- Part 2: Insights. The challenge of censorship -- Part 3: Interpretations. The first amendment ; Freedom of expression ; The freedom to read -- Part 4: Information. First amendment timeline ; First amendment court cases ; First amendment glossary and acronyms ; First amendment quotations ; First amendment action guide -- Part 5: Incidents. Top ten challenged books of 2013 -- The Nobel Prize -- Challenged or banned books -- Title index -- Geographic index -- Topical index -- About the author -- Acknowledgements.
Summary:
"Banned books: Challenging Our Freedom To Read provides a framework for understanding censorship and the protections guaranteed to us through the first amendment. Interpretations of the uniquely American notion of freedom of expression - and our freedom to read what we choose - are supplemented by straightforward, easily accessible information that will inspire further exploration. This updated and expanded 2014 edition features a new, streamlined design that will make this an essential reference you'll return to time and again. Contents include: Insight - the challenge of censorship; Interpretation - the first amendment, the freedom of expression, and the freedom to read; Information - first amendment timeline, court cases, glossary, bibliography, quotations and action guide; Incidents - top ten challenged books of 2013 and banned or challenged books - more than 2,000 titles listed alphabetically by author plus title, topical, and geographical indices."--Back cover of book.
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