| Censored Books II: Critical Viewpoints, 1985-2000 Contributor(s): Karolides, Nicholas J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810841479 ISBN-13: 9780810841475 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $97.02 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
| Dewey: 810.9 |
| LCCN: 2001045871 |
| Physical Information: 1.27" H x 5.76" W x 8.78" (1.49 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |