You Can't Read This Book: Censorship in an Age of Freedom

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Exploring the paradox of censorship in freedom

If you're intrigued by the complexities of free expression and its limits even in societies that tout freedom, "You Can't Read This Book" offers a thought-provoking journey. It's a compelling read for anyone looking to delve deep into the often overlooked intricacies of censorship, highlighting how free speech battles are more relevant than ever.

  • Political Book Awards Polemic of the Year (2013)
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You Can't Read This Book: Censorship in an Age of Freedom

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ISBN: 9780007518500
Authors: Nick Cohen
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date of Publication: 2013-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Law, History, Philosophy, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.09
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Does unrestricted access to online information, and social media expediting the fall of dictators, mean we live in an unprecedented era of freedom/liberty? Not at all, argues Nick Cohen. We are subject to ever-tightening strictures on what we say, think and do. Privacy laws let the wealthy censor the press; protest against oppression is slammed as bigotry; voices of dissent can't be heard over the clamour hailing the internet as the saviour of democracy. While we seem more informed than ever before, "You Can't Read This Book" shows that if we want to preserve free speech, we ignore history at our peril.
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Exploring the paradox of censorship in freedom

If you're intrigued by the complexities of free expression and its limits even in societies that tout freedom, "You Can't Read This Book" offers a thought-provoking journey. It's a compelling read for anyone looking to delve deep into the often overlooked intricacies of censorship, highlighting how free speech battles are more relevant than ever.

  • Political Book Awards Polemic of the Year (2013)
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