Should “offensive” books be banned from libraries? Books that address matters of Sex? Homosesexuality? Violence? Books that support Political Extremism? Click
“Flere oplysninger” to view the Contents. Editors: Thomas Riggs.
(128 pages)Level: Mainly Second and Third year Gymnasium
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Contents
Introduction
1. Censorship Cannot Be Allowed in America
Ellen Hopkins
2. Parental Concerns About Book Content Should Not Be Dismissed
Suzanne M. Beasterfield
3. Book Challenges Bring Attention—and More Readers—to Many Great Books
Pat Scales
4. Teens Need Bold Books
Don Gallo
5. Parents Must Protect Children from Offensive Material in Books
Erin Manning
6. Homophobia Is at the Root of Many Book Banning Efforts
Mel Seesholtz
7. Librarians Must Be Prepared to Defend Their Selection Criteria
Connie O’Sullivan and Michael O’Sullivan
8. Books That Address Sexuality Help Teens in Their Own Experiences
Isabel Kaplan
9. Books on Violence and Bullying Can Help Teens Develop Empathy
Michael Cart
10. Mein Kampf Should Be Published, Not Banned
Ben Macintyre
11. Hateful Texts Are Dangerous Even When´Exposed as Propaganda
Marilyn Henry
12. Expensive Libel Lawsuits Can Indirectly Lead to Censorship
Laura Miller
13. Financial Risks of Libel Suits Overstate the Limits on Free Speech
David Engel
14. E-Books Are Vulnerable to Digital Banning
Farhad Manjoo
Organizations to Contact
Bibliography
Index