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Exploring the complexities of free speech, this book delves into its contested nature across various cultures, particularly in regions like China, India, and the Islamic world, where unorthodox views face repression. It examines the ongoing debates in Western societies about the true meaning of freedom of expression amidst shifting power dynamics, evolving cultural taboos, and rapid technological advancements. The work encourages critical reflection on the origins of free speech and its implications in today's global media landscape.
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What Is Free Speech?, Faramerz Dabhoiwala
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- What Is Free Speech?
- Subtitle
- The History of a Dangerous Idea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Faramerz Dabhoiwala
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 496
- ISBN13
- 9780241347478
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of free speech, this book delves into its contested nature across various cultures, particularly in regions like China, India, and the Islamic world, where unorthodox views face repression. It examines the ongoing debates in Western societies about the true meaning of freedom of expression amidst shifting power dynamics, evolving cultural taboos, and rapid technological advancements. The work encourages critical reflection on the origins of free speech and its implications in today's global media landscape.