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Censored Books II
Hentoff, Nat; Karolides, Nicholas J.
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Description for Censored Books II
Hardback. Reasoned arguments support the teaching of books that are challenged by would-be censors. This work covers literature from the Harry Potter books to Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying". Some books are challenged in the name of political correctness, others over concern over violent or sexual content. Num Pages: 496 pages, index. BIC Classification: DSB; JFMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 148 x 32. Weight in Grams: 671.
Here is a whole new set of rationales to be used in defending challenged books. Beautifully reasoned arguments support the teaching of books that are frequently challenged by would-be censors. Karolides has chosen a wide range of literature, from Faulkner's As I Lay Dying to the contemporary bestselling Harry Potter books. Some books are challenged in the name of political correctness; others because of concern over violent or sexual content. The rationale, some written by the authors themselves, examine the value of each work as literature, its content relative to societal values, and the always thorny issue of what material actually constitutes "suitable" reading for young people. For librarians, teachers, and parents—and anyone concerned with intellectual freedom.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810841475
SKU
V9780810841475
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Ref
99-15
About Hentoff, Nat; Karolides, Nicholas J.
Nicholas J. Karolides is Professor of English and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. He is also the author of 100 Banned Books.
Reviews for Censored Books II
Teachers and librarians would find this reference a valuable resource for building collections, completing reading lists, choosing classroom books, supporting intellectual freedom, and providing students with reading guidance.
Library Talk
Each essay is brief but packed with information and insights that show the value and worth of these books to readers and will help provide a foundation on which to build a defense of each book.
VOYA
Must Read!
Today's Books
The value of a collection like this is quite high—mainly for those wishing to decide whether they will have their own child or student read a particular work...Karolides has an excellent resource to offer, and from the introduction to the list of contributors at the end of the book, some major issues of our day are gently opened up and explored.
Public Library Quarterly
Without exception, the essays in Censored Books II are extremely well-written...It would appeal to anyone with an interest in literature or banned books. It is essential for free-speech, literature, or education collections.
Lcats
Not just a list of banned books, this volume argues for the teaching of books that are frequently challenged by would-be censors...Recommended
The Book Report
Nicholas J. Karolides edited this terrific collection of essays in defense of frequently censored or challenged books....The critical points made in the essays transcend the 64 individual titles and can be applied to other books challenged by school boards and other entities. The essays provide anyone concerned about freedom of speech issues with rationales to use against censorship.
American Reference Books Annual
Library Talk
Each essay is brief but packed with information and insights that show the value and worth of these books to readers and will help provide a foundation on which to build a defense of each book.
VOYA
Must Read!
Today's Books
The value of a collection like this is quite high—mainly for those wishing to decide whether they will have their own child or student read a particular work...Karolides has an excellent resource to offer, and from the introduction to the list of contributors at the end of the book, some major issues of our day are gently opened up and explored.
Public Library Quarterly
Without exception, the essays in Censored Books II are extremely well-written...It would appeal to anyone with an interest in literature or banned books. It is essential for free-speech, literature, or education collections.
Lcats
Not just a list of banned books, this volume argues for the teaching of books that are frequently challenged by would-be censors...Recommended
The Book Report
Nicholas J. Karolides edited this terrific collection of essays in defense of frequently censored or challenged books....The critical points made in the essays transcend the 64 individual titles and can be applied to other books challenged by school boards and other entities. The essays provide anyone concerned about freedom of speech issues with rationales to use against censorship.
American Reference Books Annual