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Book Banning Part I: The History of Banned Books
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When it comes to books, America has had the same cultural arguments since its founding. One group perpetually focused on the moral ramifications and societal threats a story poses, while another group argues that questioning morals and societal norms makes for a healthier individual, and democracy. Today, however, local has become national. Historically, what's taught in public schools has been by and large a local issue, not a crusade. But our current moment is impacting people at a grand scale. We talk to SUNY Binghamton professor Adam Laats and historian Gillian Frank to get the full perspective on America’s history of banning books.
Website: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/missing-pages/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xe_qmLMDvI
Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/missing-pages/book-banning-part-i-the-history-of-banned-books/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missingpagespod/
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Hosted by writer and literary critic Bethanne Patrick.
Produced by the Podglomerate.
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30 episodes
Book Banning Part I: The History of Banned Books
Missing Pages: An Investigative Podcast on the Book Publishing Industry
Manage episode 386037084 series 3373417
When it comes to books, America has had the same cultural arguments since its founding. One group perpetually focused on the moral ramifications and societal threats a story poses, while another group argues that questioning morals and societal norms makes for a healthier individual, and democracy. Today, however, local has become national. Historically, what's taught in public schools has been by and large a local issue, not a crusade. But our current moment is impacting people at a grand scale. We talk to SUNY Binghamton professor Adam Laats and historian Gillian Frank to get the full perspective on America’s history of banning books.
Website: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/missing-pages/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xe_qmLMDvI
Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/missing-pages/book-banning-part-i-the-history-of-banned-books/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missingpagespod/
X: https://twitter.com/misspagespod
Hosted by writer and literary critic Bethanne Patrick.
Produced by the Podglomerate.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 episodes
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