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Exploring the complex history of the First Amendment, this book delves into the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression in America. It examines historical conflicts, from colonial newspaper censorship to modern challenges posed by the USA PATRIOT Act and the Internet. The author highlights the tension between protecting free speech and various forms of censorship, both harmful and seemingly benign. By analyzing these controversies, the book provides insight into current and future threats to individual liberties in the context of evolving societal norms.
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Censorship, Mark Paxton
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Censorship
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Paxton
- Publisher
- Greenwood
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9780313337512
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Exploring the complex history of the First Amendment, this book delves into the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression in America. It examines historical conflicts, from colonial newspaper censorship to modern challenges posed by the USA PATRIOT Act and the Internet. The author highlights the tension between protecting free speech and various forms of censorship, both harmful and seemingly benign. By analyzing these controversies, the book provides insight into current and future threats to individual liberties in the context of evolving societal norms.