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The definitive reference guide to censorship of the media--newspapers, magazines, motion pictures, radio, television, and the Internet.

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This work on book censorship in schools and public libraries has been completely revised, updated, and expanded. Since its original publication in 1994, many new developments have confirmed that book censorship in the United States continues apace.

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Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. Through in-depth research and extensive personal interviews, the authors reveal the deep-rooted sexual divisions within the U.S. Congress and the continuing struggle of women to break into the old boy network.

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Despite the end of the Cold War, America's national security apparatus for controlling information has remained in place. This text covers the full history of America's struggle for free expression as well as the contemporary dynamics represented by "pop" figures like Frank Zappa.

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An examination of the origins of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), its effective use, the acceptance of the FOIA by federal agencies and the current impediments to its full application.

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Identifies the most controversial issues facing the media profession today, including the monopolistic control of the media by conglomerates, tabloid journalism, paparazzi, plagiarism, and Internet censorship.

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Killing the Messenger reveals the dangerous new face of war and journalism. In their own words, correspondents describe the new dangers they face and attempt to explain why they are targeted.

Killing the Messenger reveals the dangerous new face of war and journalism.

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A plea for scientific openness and free access to information. This study examines the continuing trend towards the state as chief sponsor and supervisor of research. Foerstel concludes that scientific secrecy is counterproductive, particularly when economics has come to define national security.

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Despite concerted efforts from our educators, administrators, and government, American education continues to struggle. The author of this work argues that the decline can be traced to censored curricula, inaccurate textbooks, test-driven evaluations, and increasing poverty among the student population.

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Critics respond that many provisions of the Patriot Act were simply resurrected from old FBI wish lists, having no relevance to the war on terror and providing little security in exchange for precious liberties.

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This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the contentious relationship between the White House and the scientific community from the FDR administration to the Obama administration.