The Fight against Book Bans: Perspectives from the Field

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Synopsis
Book bans and challenges frequently make the news, but when the reporting ends, how do we put them in context? The Fight against Book Bans captures the views of dozens of librarians and library science professors regarding the recent flood of book challenges across the United States, gathered in a comprehensive analysis of their impact and significance. It also serves as a guide to responding to challenges.Chapter authors provide first-hand accounts of facing book challenges and describe how they have prepared for challenges, overcome opposition to certain books, and shown the value of specific library materials. Library science faculty with a range of specialties provide relevant background information to bolster these on-the-ground views. Together, the chapters both articulate the importance of intellectual freedom and demonstrate how to convey that significance to others in the community with passion and wisdom. This volume provides a timely and thorough overview of the complex issues surrounding the ongoing spate of book challenges faced by public and school libraries.
Copyright:
2023

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9798216171485
Related ISBNs:
9781440879760
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Education, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Reading Age:
7–17
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Shannon M. Oltmann

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