Book banning
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Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2011.
ISBN
9780737755541, 0737755547, 9780737755558, 0737755555
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Published
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2011.
Format
Book
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119 pages ; 24 cm.
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English
ISBN
9780737755541, 0737755547, 9780737755558, 0737755555

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-114) and index.
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"Book Banning: Censorship Cannot Be Allowed in America; Banned Books Week Demonizes Concerned Parents and Silences Discourse; Parental Concerns About Book Content Should Not Be Dismissed; Book Challenges Bring Attention--and more Readers--to Many Great Books; Teens Need Bold Books; Parents Must Intervene to Protect Their Children from Offensive Material in Books; Homophobia Is at the Root of Some Christian Groups' Book-Banning Efforts; The ALA Pushes a Pro-Gay Agenda and Censors Opposing Views; Librarians Must Be Prepared to Defend Their Selection Criteria; Students Should Not Be Exposed to Books Containing Profanity and Sex; Books That Address Sexuality Help Teens Understand Their Own Experiences; Books That Deal with Violence and Bullying Can Help Teens Develop Empathy; Mein Kampf Should Be Published, not Banned; Hateful Texts Are Dangerous Even When Exposed as Propaganda; Expensive Libel Lawsuits Can Indirectly Lead to Censorship; The Financial Risks of Libel Suits Are Overstated and Do Not Significantly Limit Free Speech; E-Books Are Vulnerable to Digital Banning"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Riggs, T. (2011). Book banning . Greenhaven Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Riggs, Thomas, 1963-. 2011. Book Banning. Greenhaven Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Riggs, Thomas, 1963-. Book Banning Greenhaven Press, 2011.

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Riggs, Thomas. Book Banning Greenhaven Press, 2011.

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