The issue of censorship remains prevalent in today's society,
taking on many different forms, from suppressing individuals'
rights to speak freely and read what they choose to curtailing
the independence of the media. Censorship may seem outdated in a
world of globalization and electronic technology, but its
practice throughout the world has not diminished since the era
of the right and left wing dictatorships of the 20th century.
Censorship examines the history and current practices of
censorship in five countries (the United States, Russia, China,
Zimbabwe, and Egypt) and discusses key counterstrategies. In
addition, this enlightening volume contains relevant primary
source documents that are placed in context with brief
introductions; information on how to research and evaluate
sources; biographical information on important figures whose
lives were, or are, linked with censorship; and a list of U.S.
and international organizations and agencies that monitor and
publicize censorship activity, provide legal a