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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1984
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ296983 |
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Table of Contents:
- The Censorship of the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn": An Investigation. Cloonan, Michele V. Adolescent Literature Censorship Court Litigation Federal Courts History Intellectual Freedom Library Material Selection Library Materials Moral Values Novels Racial Bias Reading Materials School Libraries Secondary Education Explores reasons why "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has been continuously censored from its publication in 1885 to present. Historical precedents for censorship of library materials in the United States and specific censorship attempts are discussed. Controversial passages are examined in light of both praise and criticism. Thirty-three references are cited. (EJS)