A Right to Offend (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	June 2012
Authors:	Brian Winston
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-1-84966-003-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Press & journalism Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Freedom of information & freedom of speech Promotions
LSN:	1-84966-003-4
Barcode:	9781849660037

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