The Freedom To Read: Perspective And Program is a book written by Richard Peter McKeon that explores the concept of intellectual freedom and the importance of the freedom to read. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of censorship and book banning, and the impact these practices have had on society throughout the centuries.The book also examines the role of libraries, librarians, and educators in promoting intellectual freedom and the freedom to read. McKeon argues that these institutions and ...
Read More
The Freedom To Read: Perspective And Program is a book written by Richard Peter McKeon that explores the concept of intellectual freedom and the importance of the freedom to read. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of censorship and book banning, and the impact these practices have had on society throughout the centuries.The book also examines the role of libraries, librarians, and educators in promoting intellectual freedom and the freedom to read. McKeon argues that these institutions and individuals have a vital role to play in preserving the fundamental right to access information and ideas, and in protecting individuals from censorship and intellectual oppression.The Freedom To Read: Perspective And Program is a thought-provoking and informative book that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the importance of intellectual freedom and the freedom to read. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of censorship, the role of libraries and educators in promoting intellectual freedom, and the ongoing struggle to protect this fundamental right.Additional Contributors Are George N. Shuster, Detlev W. Bronk, Lewis Galantiere, Alfred A. Knopf, Archibald MacLeish, And Leo Rosten.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. 1957. Hardcover. Good clean copy in dustwrapper. DW has some minor edge wear and scuffs, with price removed. Otherwise in fine bright condition...Former Library book...We ship daily from our Bookshop.
