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On censorship : a public librarian examines cancel culture in the US / James LaRue.

Public librarian examines cancel culture in the United States (portion title)

LaRue, James, 1954- (author.).

Summary:

"In America, censorship surges in periods of demographic and political change. Its primary purpose is to silence challenges to an established elite or norm. Today, censorship is part of a larger assault on such American institutions as schools, public libraries, and universities, the better to establish more control over the people--while also pilfering their wallets. In this concise look at censorship, author James LaRue explores the topic through a librarian's lens. Using humor, reason, and intelligence, he builds a case against censorship as he recounts stories from his experience as a librarian confronting book banning, while also casting a wider net to encompass larger issues of censorship. On Censorship is a part of Fulcrum Publishing's Speaker's Corner Books series."-- Provided by publisher.

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Record details

ISBN: 9781682753477
ISBN: 1682753476
Physical Description: 130 pages ; 21 cm
Publisher: Wheat Ridge, Colorado : Fulcrum Publishing, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-130).

Formatted Contents Note:

Role of the library. My censored life -- Why people challenge library resources -- What do libraries buy and why? -- Does anything go? : the "harmful to minors" argument -- Surge : 2021-2022 -- Surge tactics -- Importance of public engagement -- A theory of librarianship -- Institutionalization of values -- Importance of policies and institutional purpose -- Does appeasement work? -- How to respond to library challenges -- Cancel culture. The true believer--everything returns -- On religion -- On the academy and safety -- On the media -- Fake news and the big lie -- Free speech to what purpose? -- Will the censors win? -- Role of the citizen. Seven things you can do.