Challenged, Banned or Burned: Reactions to Controversial Books, Then and Now

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  • Tue, 02/20/2024 - 6:00pm
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  Age Groups Adult

 

Negative public reaction to controversial texts goes back centuries, even pre-dating the European printing press. Professor John T. Rasel from Cuyahoga Community College will present an overview of censorship from antiquity to the present day. Why were materials censored, how objectionable texts and authors were dealt with throughout history, and how our reaction to controversial material has evolved over time.