Censorship in Schools

Harrison Stewart

Translator A AI

Summary

Censorship in Schools explores the multifaceted history of intellectual freedom within the American educational system, revealing how restrictions on books and curricula impact students and society. This textbook delves into the consequences of limiting diverse perspectives, hindering critical thinking, and ultimately affecting our democracy.

 
The book highlights intriguing facts, such as the cyclical nature of censorship battles, from the Scopes Trial to contemporary debates over LGBTQ+ literature, and how motivations behind censorship, whether driven by religious beliefs or political ideologies, expose underlying power dynamics. The book's comprehensive approach combines historical analysis with contemporary research.

 
The book meticulously traces the evolution of censorship in education, beginning with fundamental principles of intellectual freedom and then moving chronologically through key events. Major sections address the rise of conservative activism, challenges to literature, and debates about diverse voices. It uniquely draws data from archives of challenged materials, offering firsthand accounts.

 
The book emphasizes the impact of censorship on student achievement, civic engagement, and democratic institutions, providing recommendations for fostering intellectual freedom and progresses chapter by chapter.

Available since: 02/26/2025.

Print length: 75 pages.

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