“What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” — Ahmed Salman Rushdie |
Books on Censorship
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Censorship edited by Julia Bauder Should offensive speech be censored? Should high schools and universities censor? Should pornographic and violent material be censored? Should speech that endangers national security be censored? |
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Taboo Tunes: A History of Banned Bands & Censored Songs by Peter Blecha In this extensively researched ode to scandal, Peter Blecha recounts the travails of musicians who have dared to air "unacceptable" topics. |
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Banned in the U.S.A.: A Reference Guide to Book Censorship in Schools and Public Libraries by Herbert N. Foerstel The most respected reference work on book censorship in schools and public libraries. |
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50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know by Russ Kick A uniquely valuable tool to debunk modern mythology and the people and institutions serving it up, this book is the definitive place to find revelations about government cover-ups, scientific scams, corporate crimes and other secrets and lies. |
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Burn this Book: PEN Writers Speak Out On the Power of the Word edited by Toni Morrison In this provocative collection of essays, edited by Nobel Prize-winner Morrison, writers speak out on the power of the written word. |
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Parental Advisory: Music Censorship in America by Eric Nuzum Everything you ever wanted to know about the music your parents never wanted you to hear. |
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Censorship: Opposing Viewpoints edited by Tamara L. Roleff Addresses volatile issues that have been the center of politics for a long time as well as concerns about the Internet that are creating new challenges to First Amendment advocates, and to those who oppose free access to materials. |
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Censorship in Schools by Victoria Sherrow Discusses issues surrounding various types of censorship which occur in schools, including censorship of literature, courses, textbooks and expression. |
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Free Speech: From Newspapers to Music Lyrics |
Updated: August 19, 2009