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Forbidden Reading

Danger in a book lies in the eye of the censor. This program hosted by Alberto Manguel takes a broad look at forbidden reading through examples of people willing to risk grave civil and criminal penalties in order to be heard: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin, who writes in hiding due to an Islamic...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Rebel Media Ventures International
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010]
Series:Empire of the word.
Subjects:
Communication.
Educational law and legislation.
Education > Moral and ethical aspects.
Education > Social aspects.
Journalism.
Language and languages.
Mass media.
Publishers and publishing.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Videorecording.
Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Danger of a Book Lies in the Censor (0:48)
  • Debate over Media Freedom (2:35)
  • Distinction Between Manners and Censorship (3:07)
  • Freedom in Publishing (2:55)
  • Sexual Freedom for Readers (2:39)
  • Society for the Suppression of Vice (2:15)
  • Defying American Prejudice in Literature (6:40)
  • How Far Does Freedom of Expression Go? (1:16)
  • Weapon Against False History (5:23)
  • Simone De Beauvoir Prize-Winner (5:59)
  • Obstacle to Democracy (2:55)
  • Creating Freedom in Journalism (5:06)
  • Freedom of Press: Cairo, Egypt (3:36)
  • Internet Under Threat (4:18)
  • Censorship Threatens Democracy (1:00)
  • Forbidden Reading: Credits (0:47)

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