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HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship

Nadine Strossen
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HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Nadine Strossen

HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

232

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship, author and professor Nadine Strossen explores the dilemma of balancing free speech and the desire to censor hate speech to protect marginalized groups. She argues against censorship, advocating instead for "counter speech" as a more effective solution to combat hate speech, emphasizing the importance of preserving free expression as a fundamental right. The book includes discussions on the experiences of persecuted communities, the psychological and emotional impact of hate speech, and references to the alt-right and white supremacist groups.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

457 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Strossen's HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship provokes thought with its compelling defense of free speech over censorship. Reviewers praise the book's clarity and logical arguments, though some argue it occasionally overlooks real-world complexities in combating hate speech. Overall, it's a timely and essential read for free speech advocates.

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Who Should Read HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship?

Readers interested in civil liberties, free speech, and legal studies, particularly those who appreciated Jonathan Rauch's Kindly Inquisitors or Timothy Garton Ash's Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World, will find Nadine Strossen's HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship enlightening and compelling.

4.2

457 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

232

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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