"A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society and government cannot be held to account. This engaging title takes a probing look at what press freedom and censorship means, as well as where people find information, who owns and controls the press in a "free world," and what makes good, reliable journalism"--...

We live in an era in which offensive speech is on the rise. The emergence of the alt-right alone has fueled a marked increase in racist and anti-Semitic speech. Given its potential for harm, should this speech be banned? Nadine Strossen's HATE dispels the many misunderstandings that have clouded the perpetual debates about "hate speech vs. free speech." She argues that an expansive approach to the First Amendment is most effective at promoting democracy,...

""A comic-based introduction to the technical side of the internet, including transport protocols and basic internet infrastructure. Also explains broader concepts such as security and privacy in the context of the internet"-Provided by publisher"--

"A comic-based introduction to the technical side of the internet, including transport protocols and basic internet infrastructure. Also explains broader concepts such as security and privacy in the context of the internet"--provided by publisher.

"At a time when civilian periodicals faced strict censorship, US Army Chief of Staff George Marshall won the support of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to create an expansive troop-newspaper program. Both Marshall and FDR recognized that there was a second struggle taking place outside the battlefields of World War II--the war of words. While Hitler inundated the globe with propaganda, morale across the US Army dwindled. As the Axis blurred the...

This book examines banned books across U.S. history, looking at the motivations and effects of censorship, showing how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helping to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society. It provides explanations of the true nature of the objections along with the motives of the authors, publishers, and major proponents of the books.

Film noir is one of the most intriguing yet difficult to define terms in cinema history. First associated with Hollywood thrillers of teh 1940s and 50s, film noir has become fully international in its nature and appeal, attracting the interest of great directors right up to our present time. In this Very Short Introduction James Naremore analyses classic examples of the films, as well as a few lesser known noir pieces, highlighting their key themes...