JOURNAL ARTICLE

Banned Books & The First Amendment.

  • Published In: Booklist Reader, 2023, v. 3, n. 3. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Library & Information Science Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Seaman, Donna 3 of 3

Abstract

Former public-library director and former executive director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom LaRue draws on his experiences dealing with roughly 1,000 library-censorship attempts in this thoughtful and inspiring defense of intellectual freedom backed by effective strategies and helpful resources. Adult Books Critical Insights: Censored & Banned Literature. This information-packed title traces the development of public opinion regarding highly controversial free speech issues, exploring government censorship, obscenity, fighting words, student speech, and misinformation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Booklist Reader. 2023/11, Vol. 3, Issue 3, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173382001
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