{"product_id":"foundations-of-intellectual-freedom-paperback-softback-9780838937839","title":"Foundations of Intellectual Freedom (Paperback \/ softback) 9780838937839","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFoundations of Intellectual Freedom\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEmily J. M. Knox (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780838937839\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 March 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e144 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.7 x 0.7 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"An excellent addition to ALA Neal-Schuman’s 'Foundations' series ... Some parts of this book may appeal to students and academics interested in brushing up on current definitions of key concepts related to intellectual freedom: freedom of expression, access to information, censorship, and privacy. Other parts of this book contextualize intellectual freedom within the library profession and will be best appreciated by librarians grappling with professional ethics in a changing socio-political landscape ... Knox offers a primer on intellectual freedom for library students and librarians alike, succinctly revealing the complexity of this timely topic.\"—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The book’s central chapters explore the intersections between intellectual freedom and the often competing values of freedom of expression, information access, privacy, and copyright, and the two concluding chapters focus on their implications for information professionals. While the inclusion of discussion questions and annotated lists of recommended reading will make this a natural fit for MLIS courses, Knox’s concise approach ensures its usefulness for librarians and library workers at all levels.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFeaturing case studies and questions for further study and inquiry in each major chapter, this book introduces the key concept of intellectual freedom to those about to enter the profession, providing a concise overview of principles, ongoing and current debates, and best practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enshrined in the mission statement of ALA, intellectual freedom is one of the core values of the information professions. The importance of ensuring information access to all, and the historical, social, and legal foundations of this commitment, are powerfully explored in this essential primer. Designed to function as both an introductory text for LIS students as well as a complementary resource for current professionals, this book provides a cohesive, holistic perspective on intellectual freedom. Extending beyond censorship to encompass such timely and urgent topics as hate speech and social justice, from this book readers will gain an understanding of\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe historical and legal roots of intellectual freedom, with an in-depth examination of John Stuart Mill’s “On Liberty” and Article 19 of the U.N Declaration of Human Rights, and its central concepts and principles; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe intersection of intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and social justice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprofessional values, codes of ethics, ALA’s Library Bill of Rights, and Freedom to Read\/View Statements;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epro- and anti- censorship arguments and their use in impeding and facilitating access to information;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebook banning and internet filtering;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprivacy and its relationship to information services;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. case law and precedents;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe basics of U.S. copyright law, including fair use, and how it differs from international copyright law; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eemerging global issues and their impact on future intellectual freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1: Intellectual Freedom: A Core and Contested Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2: A History of Intellectual Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3: Freedom of Expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4: Information Access and Censorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5: Privacy and Intellectual Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6: Copyright and Intellectual Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7: Intellectual Freedom and the Information Professions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8: Current and Future Issues in Intellectual Freedom\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ALA Neal-Schuman","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52580506108184,"sku":"9780838937839","price":36.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/foundations-of-intellectual-freedom-paperback-softback-9780838937839","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}