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Selected Books from the CSI Collection
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Book Banning and Other Forms of Censorship by Carolee LaineThe flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. This book offers a clear look at how and why schools, special-interest groups, and governments attempt to suppress information in print and online. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index.
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Banned Books by Marcia Amidon Lusted (Editor)Does banning books take away our liberties, attempt to erase history, and impose an agenda? Or is the practice actually in our best interests, depending on the circumstance? This balanced volume examines this surprisingly nuanced issue.
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Beyond Banned Books by Kristin Pekoll; American Library Association, Office for Intellectual Freedom Staff (Contribution by)This book's specific case studies offer practical guidance on safeguarding intellectual freedom related to library displays, programming, and other librarian-created content; summarize possible complaints and controversies; draw connections between the intellectual freedom principles involved and associated legal issues, with relevant court opinions when possible; and share questions to consider when strengthening a library's defenses against censorship, ensuring that libraries are prepared to protect diverse voices from censorship while fostering more inclusive institutions that represent and welcome all people and ideas.
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Not in Front of the Children by Marjorie HeinsHeins explores the fascinating history of "indecency" laws and other restrictions aimed at protecting youth. From Plato's argument for rigid censorship, through Victorian laws aimed at repressing libidinous thoughts, to contemporary battles over sex education in public schools and violence in the media, the author guides us through what became, and remains, an ideological minefield. With fascinating examples drawn from around the globe, she suggests that the "harm to minors" argument rests on shaky foundations.
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Defending the First by Joseph Russomanno (Editor)Defending the First provides a collection of new perspectives on the First Amendment in legal and communication contexts by featuring a roster of major figures who have participated in the shaping of First Amendment law over the past 30 years.
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