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Banned Books
A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom because of its controversial content. In some cases, banned books of the past have been burned and/or refused publication. Possession of banned books has at times been regarded as an act of treason or heresy, which was punishable by death, torture, prison time, or other acts of retribution.
Since there is a large number of banned books, some publishers have specialized in them.
Books are still banned in the 2010s. Nowhere in the world can everything be published, although the prohibitions vary str ...more
Since there is a large number of banned books, some publishers have specialized in them.
Books are still banned in the 2010s. Nowhere in the world can everything be published, although the prohibitions vary str ...more
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I hate it that Americans are taught to fear some books and some ideas as though they were diseases.
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What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.
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This is the list of book choices for my students.
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This list is from Knoxville and Knoxville County and, of course, my reaction is: "Great! A readi…more
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Book club curated by women interested in challenging constructs of society.
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