Free Speech, Academic Freedom, & Intellectual Freedom

ABC-CLIO's Contemporary World Issues series comprises comprehensive, balanced, one-volume reference handbooks on important topics related to science, technology, and medicine; the environment; society; politics, law, and government; criminal justice; and gender and ethnicity. -- An authoritative introductory essay on the subject -- A chronology of events, legislation, movements, and initiatives -- Biographies of activists, advocates, and legislators -- A compilation of relevant facts in the form of tables, figures, and documents -- A directory of leading organizations and agencies -- An annotated list of print resources -- An annotated list of valuable nonprint resources, such as computer databases, information available on the Internet, and audiovisual materials -- A glossary of relevant terms -- A comprehensive subject index -- Well suited for circulating collections as well as reference shelves -- Covers America and the worldPresenting an overview of information control in America, this volume discusses why some works of art and literature are controversial and examines the arguments of both those who advocate unlimited free speech and those who would impose some limits. -- Includes a focus on contemporary arenas of censorship such as adult bookstores, schools, libraries, newspapers, photography, music, books, and the Internet -- Offers a thought-provoking exploration of the current wave of censorship in the form of political correctness -- Includes information regarding groundbreaking litigation and proposed legislation

Covering topics ranging from web filters to laws aimed at preventing the flow of information, this book explores freedom--and censorship--of the Internet and considers the advantages and disadvantages of policies at each end of the spectrum. * Introduces key concepts and traces the evolution of Internet censorship from its earliest days * Shows how anti-censorship groups--including the American Civil Liberties Union, the OpenNet Initiative, Reporters Without Borders, Anonymous, WikiLeaks, and the Censorware Project--band together to fight for freedom of information * Explores the role of American businesses in facilitating Internet censorship abroad * Shares opinions on Internet freedom versus Internet censorship from experts in a range of fields, including criminology, political science, philosophy, and psychology * Includes an overview of Internet usage and penetration rates by region and an examination of the Freedom on the Net 2012 findings

Political cartoons can be a revealing and entertaining way to learn about current and historical events. Greenhaven Press's series Examining Issues Through Political Cartoons makes this resource conveniently accessible to students. Each volume provides a representative and diverse collection of cartoons focusing on a particular current or historical topic and supplies essential context to help readers appreciate them. An introductory essay offers a general overview of the book's topic. Cartoons from many different sources are then presented, each with accompanying background and analysis about the cartoon, its subject matter, and its creator. Finally, each volume contains a bibliography and other tools for further research. Taken together, the contents of each anthology constitute an amusing and informative resource for students of social and historical topics. Book jacket.