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Read [David K. Shipler Book] # Freedom of Speech: Mightier Than the Sword Online * PDF eBook or Kindle ePUB free. Freedom of Speech: Mightier Than the Sword Freedom of Speech Shipler is no novice to reporting or writing, and he holds a Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction from 1987. In this book he takes a look at freedom of speech in books, secrets, stereotypes, politics, and plays, the parts that he choose as division for his focus areas. It’s my opinion that each section can stand alone, but in combination round out the discussion effectively.He attempts to present opposing views as he moves through the sections, but clearly tends to the
| Title | : | Freedom of Speech: Mightier Than the Sword |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307957322 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
Anchored in personal stories—sometimes shocking, sometimes absurd, sometimes dishearteningly familiar—Shipler’s investigations of the cultural limits on both expression and the willingness to listen build to expose troubling instabilities in the very foundations of our democracy. Measured yet sweeping, Freedom of Speech brilliantly reveals the triumphs and challenges of defining and protecting the boundaries of free expression in modern America.. A provocative, timely assessment of the state of free speech in America With his best seller The Working Poor, Pulitzer Prize winner and former New York Times veteran David K. These and other stories coalesce to reveal the systemic patterns of both suppression and opportunity that are making today a transitional moment for the future of one
Shipler has written a vibrant analysis of our ambivalent relationship with the single most important right we have under the U.S. Thoroughly reported and written with both fairness and passion, it’s a highly readable treatment of a subject that doesn’t get much more important." —Margaret Sullivan, The New York Times"Shipler offers an on-the-ground, anecdotal portrait of an eclectic and rich mix of speech controversies The strength of his book lies in his willingness to investigate the facts and his ability to portray vividly the real-life quandaries that people at the center of free speech battles often face." —David Cole, The Washington Post"Shipler gets it: The First Amendment is only a starting point. Freedom of Speech is a glorious celebration of its own subject!” —Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed “At a time when the First Amendment is under siege as never before in our lifetimes, David S
Freedom of Speech Shipler is no novice to reporting or writing, and he holds a Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction from 1987. In this book he takes a look at freedom of speech in books, secrets, stereotypes, politics, and plays, the parts that he choose as division for his focus areas. It’s my opinion that each section can stand alone, but in combination round out the discussion effectively.He attempts to present opposing views as he moves through the sections, but clearly tends to the left of center. That’s OK. This is freedom of spe. Ray H. said Timely Reading, Well Researched and Written.. Great book at a timely moment in this country's history. Shipler does a masterful job delineating the difference between speech rights under the first amendment with its restrictions on the government with the broader cultural environment that both demands greater freedom while also putting some categories of speech out of bounds. Recommended reading for any parent whose school district is removing books from the curriculum because of complaints from a vocal minority.. Jake said An incredible topic ruined by partisan politics. Despite the blatant partisan stance taken by the author in the first two parts of the book I continued to read until part three where the author discusses racial bigotry and the limits placed upon it with regards to freedom of speech. About halfway through, I just couldn't stand it anymore. This topic is incredibly deep and the author completely misses the mark. The entire section is spent glorifying Barack Obama and defending every criticism he received. Ultimately, every negative thing said about the president was "because he was
SHIPLER reported for The New York Times from 1966 to 1988 in New York, Saigon, Moscow, Jerusalem, and Washington, D.C. He is the author of six previous books, including the best sellers Russia and The Working Poor, as well as Arab and Jew, which won the Pulitzer Prize. He has been a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution and a senior associate at th
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