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Author: Ann Curry ,
Robert Usherwood
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Imprint: Scarecrow Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780810832244
ISBN 10: 0810832240
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 30 December 1996
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
...will strike a chord with directors everywhere...the depth and level of information provided makes this book of greatest interest to specialists and library special collections. Library Journal Curry presents a valuable insight into current professional attitudes towards these important issues...highly recommended for public librarians, library directors, and all others interested in intellectual freedom issues. Reference and User Services Quarterly Curry's broad approach to intellectual freedom is the main strength of the book...this book gives readers a broad look at the many factors influencing intellectual freedom in the United Kingdom and Canada...recommended for academic libraries and information science educators. Lisca Her analysis focuses on the personal and professional factors that influence the range of responses to challenges. American Libraries ...her study provides the academic and practitioner alike with the wherewithal to critically examine professional practice in these areas... Counterprose This research represents an impressive addition to the censorship debate, and I commend it unequivocally to everyone responsible for the selection and promotion of public library stock. Gerry Sproston
...will strike a chord with directors everywhere...the depth and level of information provided makes this book of greatest interest to specialists and library special collections. * Library Journal * Curry presents a valuable insight into current professional attitudes towards these important issues...highly recommended for public librarians, library directors, and all others interested in intellectual freedom issues. * Reference and User Services Quarterly * Curry's broad approach to intellectual freedom is the main strength of the book...this book gives readers a broad look at the many factors influencing intellectual freedom in the United Kingdom and Canada...recommended for academic libraries and information science educators. * Lisca * Her analysis focuses on the personal and professional factors that influence the range of responses to challenges. * American Libraries * ...her study provides the academic and practitioner alike with the wherewithal to critically examine professional practice in these areas... * Counterprose * This research represents an impressive addition to the censorship debate, and I commend it unequivocally to everyone responsible for the selection and promotion of public library stock. * Gerry Sproston *
Author Information
Ann Curry is Assistant Professor, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of British Columbia, Canada.
