Patterns Of Censorship Around The World

"This volume addresses an important aspect in the political life of most

societies today: limitations on freedom of expression and the existence of

censorship. As a topic for research, study, and reflection-particularly in its

comparative dimension-freedom of expression is a somewhat neglected area.

The vast majority of studies in this field focus either on a specific aspect of

freedom of expression or on a specific country. The current volume, however,

assumes that there is much to be gained by studying freedom of expression and

censorship practices broadly and comparatively. In a world grown small, global

perspective is possible and beneficial, particularly when it is applied to an issue

of great relevance for all societies."