Magoon, Kekla
Media censorship by Kekla Magoon - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., c2010. - 112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Essential viewpoints .
"Essential library"--P. [4] of cover.
What is censorship? -- The First Amendment -- Who debates censorship? -- Censorship and freedom of expression -- Censorship and the law -- Censorship in schools today -- Arguments in favor of censorship -- Arguments against censorship -- Censorship decisions.
This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of media censorship and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about different types of censorship, such as movie ratings and censorship in libraries, at schools, and in the press. Common arguments, such as the First Amendment are explained, as well as laws surrounding censorship and famous court cases. Also covered are major groups in the debate, such as ACLU, ALA, MPAA, and AFA, and their arguments. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
11 - 17 years
9781604535334 1604535334
2008034908
Freedom of expression--United States
Censorship--United States
j344.7305 Mag 23
Media censorship by Kekla Magoon - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., c2010. - 112 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Essential viewpoints .
"Essential library"--P. [4] of cover.
What is censorship? -- The First Amendment -- Who debates censorship? -- Censorship and freedom of expression -- Censorship and the law -- Censorship in schools today -- Arguments in favor of censorship -- Arguments against censorship -- Censorship decisions.
This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of media censorship and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about different types of censorship, such as movie ratings and censorship in libraries, at schools, and in the press. Common arguments, such as the First Amendment are explained, as well as laws surrounding censorship and famous court cases. Also covered are major groups in the debate, such as ACLU, ALA, MPAA, and AFA, and their arguments. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
11 - 17 years
9781604535334 1604535334
2008034908
Freedom of expression--United States
Censorship--United States
j344.7305 Mag 23