Author: Zeke Jarvis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440843953
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society. Books ranging from classics such as A Farewell to Arms, Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Color Purple as well as best-selling books such as Are You There, God? It's Me Margaret, titles in the Harry Potter series, and various books by bestselling novelist Stephen King have all been on the banned books list. What was the content that got them banned, who wanted them banned, and did the ban have the desired effect of minimizing the number of people who read the title-or did it have the opposite effect, inadvertently creating an even larger readership for the book? Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges to major books as well as the final results of these selections being deemed "unfit for public consumption." Included in its discussion are explanations of the true nature of the objections along with the motives of the authors, publishers, and major proponents of the books. Content is organized based on why the books were banned, such as sexual content, drug use, or religious objections. This approach helps readers to see trends in how people have approached the challenge of evaluating what is "proper" and shows how our societal consensus of what is acceptable has evolved over the years. Readers will come away with a fuller appreciation of the immense power of words on a page-or an eReader device-to inflame and outrage, influence opinion, incite thought, and even change the course of history.
Silenced in the Library
Author: Zeke Jarvis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440843953
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society. Books ranging from classics such as A Farewell to Arms, Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Color Purple as well as best-selling books such as Are You There, God? It's Me Margaret, titles in the Harry Potter series, and various books by bestselling novelist Stephen King have all been on the banned books list. What was the content that got them banned, who wanted them banned, and did the ban have the desired effect of minimizing the number of people who read the title-or did it have the opposite effect, inadvertently creating an even larger readership for the book? Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges to major books as well as the final results of these selections being deemed "unfit for public consumption." Included in its discussion are explanations of the true nature of the objections along with the motives of the authors, publishers, and major proponents of the books. Content is organized based on why the books were banned, such as sexual content, drug use, or religious objections. This approach helps readers to see trends in how people have approached the challenge of evaluating what is "proper" and shows how our societal consensus of what is acceptable has evolved over the years. Readers will come away with a fuller appreciation of the immense power of words on a page-or an eReader device-to inflame and outrage, influence opinion, incite thought, and even change the course of history.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440843953
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society. Books ranging from classics such as A Farewell to Arms, Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Color Purple as well as best-selling books such as Are You There, God? It's Me Margaret, titles in the Harry Potter series, and various books by bestselling novelist Stephen King have all been on the banned books list. What was the content that got them banned, who wanted them banned, and did the ban have the desired effect of minimizing the number of people who read the title-or did it have the opposite effect, inadvertently creating an even larger readership for the book? Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges to major books as well as the final results of these selections being deemed "unfit for public consumption." Included in its discussion are explanations of the true nature of the objections along with the motives of the authors, publishers, and major proponents of the books. Content is organized based on why the books were banned, such as sexual content, drug use, or religious objections. This approach helps readers to see trends in how people have approached the challenge of evaluating what is "proper" and shows how our societal consensus of what is acceptable has evolved over the years. Readers will come away with a fuller appreciation of the immense power of words on a page-or an eReader device-to inflame and outrage, influence opinion, incite thought, and even change the course of history.
Superstitions
Author: William Carroll
Publisher: Coda Publications
ISBN: 9780910390569
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Publisher: Coda Publications
ISBN: 9780910390569
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
Holidays
Author: Paula Kay Montgomery
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The Horn Book Magazine
Author: Bertha E. Mahony
Publisher:
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Vol. 2 includes extra number, "Experimental schools in England," Jan. 1926.
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Vol. 2 includes extra number, "Experimental schools in England," Jan. 1926.
The Horn Book Magazine
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Alvin Schwartz
Author: Jill C. Wheeler
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693693
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This biography introduces readers to Alvin Schwartz, the successful author of three volumes of Scary Stories books, I Can Read series, and Witcracks. Readers will learn about Schwartz's childhood in New York, his love of folklore, his switch to young adult fiction, and the success and controversy that have accompanied the publication of his books. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Schwartz's childhood, education, and life as an author. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693693
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This biography introduces readers to Alvin Schwartz, the successful author of three volumes of Scary Stories books, I Can Read series, and Witcracks. Readers will learn about Schwartz's childhood in New York, his love of folklore, his switch to young adult fiction, and the success and controversy that have accompanied the publication of his books. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Schwartz's childhood, education, and life as an author. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Boys' Life
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Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
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Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Literature for Thursday's Child
Author: Sam Leaton Sebesta
Publisher:
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Censorship
Author: Jonathon Green
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110014
Category : Censorship
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
Articles examine the history and evolution of censorship, presented in A to Z format.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110014
Category : Censorship
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
Articles examine the history and evolution of censorship, presented in A to Z format.
Western Folklore
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Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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