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1) On Liberty
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English
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John Stuart Mill's resolute dedication to the cause of freedom inspired this 1859 treatise. Discussed and debated from time immemorial, the concept of personal liberty went without codification until the publication of this enduring work which applies an ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state which to this day remains well known and studied. Mills (1806-1873), a British economist, philosopher, and ethical theorist whose argument...
2) Free speech
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Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
c1994
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English
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A collection of articles debating issues related to free speech such as censorship, restrictions on the press, pornography, and libel.
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English
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More than any other people on earth, Americans are free to say and write what they think. The media can air the secrets of the White House, the boardroom, or the bedroom with little fear of punishment or penalty. The reason for this extraordinary freedom is not a superior culture of tolerance, but just fourteen words in our most fundamental legal document: the free expression clauses of the First Amendment to the Constitution. In Lewis's telling,...
6) Free speech for me--but not for thee: how the American left and right relentlessly censor each other
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Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c1992
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English
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Analyzes various kinds of censorship in the United States concerning free speech.
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Worth Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Winter Is Coming tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Garry Kasparov's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Winter Is Coming includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter overviews Profiles of the main characters Detailed timeline of key...
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National Issues Forums Institute
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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The Future of Work: How Should We Prepare for the New Economy? The nature of the work we do has changed in ways that few Americans a generation ago could have imagined, and it will undoubtedly be dramatically different in yet another generation. These changes will bring both opportunities and difficulties ... The stakes are high. Many Americans share concerns about the nation's competitive edge, stagnant wages, and a sense that young people today...
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IRB
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Summary, Analysis & Review of Melissa Hartwig's Food Freedom Forever by Instaread Preview: Food Freedom Forever by Melissa Hartwig is a self-help guide for anyone who has struggled with dieting and making healthy food choices. "Food freedom" is a way of life that helps people make conscious decisions about all foods instead of permanently restricting certain foods, such as cheese or cupcakes. Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist and co-founder...
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Energy Psychology Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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Introversion is not a condition from which you need to recover. Many introverts try to become extroverts and in the process lose themselves and lose sight of the powerful positive traits introverts possess. If you are an introvert, you are in good company: the list includes Leonardo da Vinci, Gandhi, Einstein, and Charles Darwin. Self-proclaimed introverts of today include Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama.
EFT for Introverts, by psychologist...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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Years before the Beats arrived in San Francisco, the city exploded with artistic expressions: painting, theatre, film, poetry. At its center was the groundbreaking filmmaker and poet James Broughton. Big Joyexplores Broughton's passionate embrace of a life of pansexual transcendence and a fiercely independent mantra: 'follow your own weird.' His remarkable story spans the post-war San Francisco Renaissance, his influence on the Beat generation, escape...
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HarperStudio
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
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Contains eleven essays in which writers associated with the PEN American Center discuss the meaning of censorship and the power of literature, including selections from Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Russell Banks, Nadine Gordimer, and others.
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Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"In this eye-opening, must-read book, a political insider and tech expert explains what's at stake for our tech-enabled lives-and what we can do about it. Neither an industry apologist nor irrational fearmonger, Alexis Wichowski considers the unchecked rise of tech giants like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla-what she calls "net states"-and their growing and unavoidable influence in our lives. Combining original reporting, extensive...
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