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paperback. Opponents of speech codes often argue that liberal academics use the codes to advance an agenda of political correctness. But Jon B. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12 tables, 1line drawing. BIC Classification: CFB; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
Opponents of speech codes often argue that liberal academics use the codes to advance an agenda of political correctness. But Jon B. Gould's provocative book, based on an enormous amount of empirical evidence, reveals that the real reasons for their growth are to be found in the pragmatic, almost utilitarian, considerations of college administrators. Instituting hate speech policy, he shows, was often a symbolic response taken by university leaders to reassure campus constituencies of their commitment against intolerance. In an academic version of "keeping up with the Joneses," some schools created hate speech codes to remain within what they saw ... Read more
Opponents of speech codes often argue that liberal academics use the codes to advance an agenda of political correctness. But Jon B. Gould's provocative book, based on an enormous amount of empirical evidence, reveals that the real reasons for their growth are to be found in the pragmatic, almost utilitarian, considerations of college administrators. Instituting hate speech policy, he shows, was often a symbolic response taken by university leaders to reassure campus constituencies of their commitment against intolerance. In an academic version of "keeping up with the Joneses," some schools created hate speech codes to remain within what they saw ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226305547
SKU
V9780226305547
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About Jon B. Gould
Jon B. Gould is assistant director of the Administration of Justice program and assistant professor in the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University, where he is jointly appointed in law and women's studies.
Reviews for Speak No Evil
"Speak No Evil is an interesting inquiry into the debate and practice of hate speech regulation on college campuses and beyond. This fascinating study surpasses the usual legalistic and policy questions to look at how hate speech has developed and thrived in American institutional settings. It is original, compelling, and most convincing." - Michael McCann, coauthor of Distorting the Law" ... Read more