{"product_id":"book-banning-thomas-riggs-9780737755558","title":"Book Banning | Thomas Riggs","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBook Banning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9780737755558\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThomas Riggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eGreenhaven Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSeptember 17, 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e120\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSocial Science Debates, Library \u0026amp; Information Science, Constitutional Law\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe intersection of literal expression, civil liberties, and institutional authority remains one of the most volatile arenas in American discourse. In \u003cem\u003eBook Banning\u003c\/em\u003e, part of the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eAt Issue Series\u003c\/em\u003e edited by Thomas Riggs, readers are provided with a structured, multi-perspective framework evaluating the legal, cultural, and philosophical arguments surrounding censorship. This volume serves as an essential reference for navigating contemporary social debates, organizing highly contrasting arguments ranging from absolute opposition to censorship to the advocacy of parental intervention in protecting minors from explicit content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe book maps out critical modern thematic lines: the role of Banned Books Week, the validity of parental concerns regarding profanity and sexuality, the defense of library selection criteria, and the sociological impact of exposing teens to challenging themes like violence and bullying to develop empathy. Additionally, the collection covers intricate legal realities, including how expensive libel lawsuits can act as indirect vectors of censorship, alongside forward-looking considerations detailing the unique vulnerabilities of digital formats to e-book banning. Backed by demographic challenge statistics and regional policy timelines, this text promotes rigorous academic analysis over ideological polarization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAcademic researchers, educators, and library science students analyzing historical and contemporary censorship trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eConstitutional law scholars exploring the legal boundaries of free speech, institutional selection policies, and litigation impacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCommunity leaders, parents, and school administrators looking for an even-handed presentation of complex sociopolitical arguments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Riggs\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly respected compiler and editor specializing in educational anthologies that break down complex social issues, legal precedents, and cultural debates. His work serves as a cornerstone for academic research, presenting diverse primary sources and structured viewpoints impartially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA key installation within the foundational \u003cem\u003eAt Issue Series\u003c\/em\u003e, this volume is widely regarded by educational institutions and research libraries for its exceptional use of clear perspective matrices, comprehensive bibliographies, and analytical demographic data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Book Banning\",\n    \"editor\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Thomas Riggs\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780737755558\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"120\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Greenhaven Press\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2011-09-17\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Examine diverse viewpoints on censorship and free speech in Thomas Riggs's Book Banning. 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