Book Banning and Other Forms of Censorship

by Carolee Laine

Overview

The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Book Banning and Other Forms of Censorship examines how and why schools, special-interest groups, and governments attempt to suppress information in print and online. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680777475
Publisher:	ABDO
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Series:	Essential Library of the Information Age Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	603,597
File size:	13 MB
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Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is Censorship? 4

Chapter 2 Banned! 14

Chapter 3 Censorship in Schools 28

Chapter 4 Both Sides of the Issue 40

Chapter 5 The Internet and Freedom of Expression 50

Chapter 6 Public Libraries and Censorship 58

Chapter 7 Monitoring Mass Media 68

Chapter 8 Censorship around the World 78

Chapter 9 An Ongoing Issue 92

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112