Censorship

by Ronald D. Lankford, Jr. (Editor)

Overview

Readers will explore the issues surrounding censorship through this collection of essays that present diversity of opinion, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will evaluate the role of parents and the government in censorship. They will evaluate talk radio, Hollywood, the Internet, television, and publishing in relation to censorship practices. Essay sources include Brian Jennings, Elliot Schrage, Nick Gillespie, Jesse Walker, and the Parents Television Council.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737747447
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	05/18/2010
Series:	Issues That Concern You Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

1 Parents Should Censor the Internet for Children Amanda Paulson 10

2 The Government Should Censor the Internet for Children Robert Peters 15

3 Talk Radio Should Be Censored John Halpin James Heidbreder Mark Lloyd Paul Woodhull Ben Scott Josh Silver S. Derek Turner 24

4 Talk Radio Should Not Be Censored Brian Jennings Al Peterson 30

5 The U.S. Military Censors Movies David L. Robb 35

6 Hollywood Self-Censors Movies John Pilger 41

7 Internet Providers Should Not Aid Government Censors Rebecca MacKinnon 46

8 Internet Providers May Benefit More People by Working with Government Censors PR Week 54

9 Television Content Should Not Be Censored Trey Parker Matt Stone Nick Gillespie Jesse Walker 59

10 Television Content Should Be Censored: Parents Television Council 68

11 Some Laws Against Hate Speech Could Threaten Free Speech Peter Tatchell 74

12 Publishers Practice Self-Censorship of Young Adult Books Patty Campbell 81

13 Free Expression Is Limited in the American Workplace Bruce Barry 89

Appendix

What You Should Know About Censorship 100

What You Should Do About Censorship 105

Organizations to Contact 109

Bibliography 115

Index 118

Picture Credits 122

Editorial Reviews

Review: Censorship "Clearly presented and organized and illustrated with photos and charts, this useful title should be a staple in YA collections."—Booklist, October 2006

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