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Book Banning's Early Chapter

Book Banning's Early Chapter

Update: 2024-09-174
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When Morley Safer traveled to West Virginia in 1975 to report on a fight over books in schools, he couldn't have known how that conflict would help lay the blueprint for many contemporary challenges over what students are allowed to read. In our first "second look," we revisit a battle that informs our current day culture wars by talking to the people who bore witness fifty years ago. Plus, insights from a 60 Minutes producer on his latest reporting on book banning in 2024.

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"Book Banning's Early Chapter" refers to the historical origins of censorship and the banning of books, particularly in response to societal, political, or moral concerns. This practice dates back to ancient civilizations, where https://bmcanadaappliances.ca/refrigerator-repair/ authorities sought to control knowledge and suppress dissenting ideas. Early examples include the censorship of religious texts, political writings, and works deemed immoral or subversive. The implications of book banning continue to resonate today, sparking debates about freedom of expression, access to information, and the role of literature in society.

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