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Facts on File Banned Books - 4-Volume History Collection

Name: Facts on File Banned Books - 4-Volume History Collection
Brand: Facts on File
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Explore the history of censorship with the Banned Books collection by Facts on File. This four-volume set examines how tyrants, totalitarian states, and various governments have sought to restrict access to literature that challenges authority or questions established assumptions. From biblical times to the modern era, this collection provides a deep look into the struggle for the freedom to read. This comprehensive set focuses on more than 400 works that have faced censorship due to political, social, religious, or erotic content. By studying these texts, readers gain insight into the efforts of school boards, local governments, and religious groups to restrict information both in the United States and across the globe. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of literature, the evolution of social thought, and the ongoing fight against censorship.

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Broad historical scope ranging from biblical times to the present day.

Global perspective including works from the United States and around the world.

Detailed analysis of censorship based on political, social, religious, or erotic content.

In-depth look at how different institutions and governments attempt to restrict reading freedom.

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Brand: Facts on File
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0816033021
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 March 1997
Listed Since: 14 October 2006

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