| A Right to Offend Contributor(s): Winston, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849660034 ISBN-13: 9781849660037 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $52.42 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 323.440 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.55 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over the past two decades, there have been a series of events that have brought into question the concept and practice of free expression. In this new book, Winston provides an account of the current state of freedom of expression in the western world. He analyses all the most pertinent cases of conflict during the last two decades - including the fatwa against Salman Rushdie, the incident of the Danish cartoons and offended celebrities - examining cultural, legal and journalistic aspects of each case. A Right to Offend offers us a deeper understanding of the increasingly threatening environment in which free speech operates and is defended, as well as how it informs and is central to journalism practice and media freedom more generally. It is important reading for all those interested in freedom of expression in the twenty-first century. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winston, Brian: - Brian Winston is Professor of Communications and Lincoln Chair at the University of Lincoln, UK. He has held senior academic posts at UK National Film and Television School, New York University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Wales (Cardiff), Westminster University and the University of Lincoln where, before his present position, he was a Pro-Vice Chancellor. |