Censorship

Censorship

by Noel Merino
Censorship

Censorship

by Noel Merino

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Overview

This collection of essays and articles allows readers to evaluate important controversies relating to censorship. Readers will consider whether free speech should be limited. They will decide whether censorship can be justified for the protection of children. They will analyze whether new technologies need to be regulated. Essay sources include the Citizens Flag Alliance, Parents Television Council, the Economist, and the Janesville Gazette.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780737747317
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 05/11/2010
Series: Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 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

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