Not in front of the children
Subtitle: "indecency," censorship and the innocence of youth
By: Marjorie Heins.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 402
Subjects: Censorship -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; National characteristics, American -- History -- 20th century.; Obscenity (Law) -- United States.; Youth -- United States -- Social conditions -- 20th century.; United States -- Moral conditions -- History -- 20th century.
Description: "In Not in Front of the Children, Marjorie Heins explores the fascinating history of "indecency" laws and other restrictions aimed at protecting youth. From Plato's argument for rigid censorship, through Victorian laws aimed at repressing libidinous thoughts, to contemporary battles over sex education in public schools and violence in the media, Heins guides us through what became, and remains, an ideological minefield.

With fascinating examples drawn from around the globe, she suggests that the "harm to minors" argument rests on shaky foundations." "There is an urgent need for informed, dispassionate debate about the perceived conflict between the free-expression rights of young people and the widespread urge to shield them from expression that is considered harmful. Not in Front of the Children will spur this long-needed conversation."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-371) and index.