Today, freedom is so closely associated with the United States
that most people still view America as the ultimate symbol of
freedom. This is one reason why the desire to immigrate to the
United States from almost anywhere in the world has not waned for
more than a century. Because of this image, the idea that Americans
are constrained by restrictive ordinances and rules seems contrary
and therefore difficult for most citizens to accept.
Vladimir Shlapentokh and Eric Beasley argue that the idea of
basing American society upon unadulterated freedom in all spheres
of life is both unrealistic and simplistic. The authors define
freedom as the ability to choose one of many available
alternatives. They note that this concept of freedom sometimes
leads to a paradox: occasionally, freedoms are expanded through the
creation of additional restrictions because the restrictions
provide people with more alternatives. Thus, being "free" or
"restricted" is not an all or nothing proposition, but rather a
question of degrees.
Many works discuss restrictions in relation to a particular area
of life, but none of them explore the magnitude of how limitations
shape people's everyday lives. Restricting Freedoms is unique in
that the authors provide case studies that illustrate a wide
variety of social contexts in relation to religious activity,
noise-making, and sexual activities, among others. This overview of
the role of restrictions in American life will be of interest to
all American readers.
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