{"product_id":"war-on-words-10-arguments-against-free-speech-and-why-they-fail","title":"War On Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail","description":"Used paperback in Very Good condition. Heresy Press’s first non-fiction offering addresses free speech and creative freedom—central to the Press’s mission—through a systematic debunking of the most common pro-censorship arguments. Co-authored by Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, \u003ci\u003eThe War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail\u003c\/i\u003e constitutes a bulwark against the persistent censorial efforts from both the political left and right. At a time when conformist pressures threaten viewpoint diversity, and when political attacks on free expression are mounting, this book is a valuable resource for all who seek to understand and defend the right that is central to both individual liberty and our democratic self-government.   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This concise volume is organized around 10 claims that proponents of speech restrictions regularly assert, such as: “words are violence,” “free speech is right-wing,” and “hate speech isn’t free speech.” In lively, clear, and persuasive prose, the authors examine the flaws in these pro-censorship assertions. The book also includes an insightful introduction by Jacob Mchangama, shedding additional light on the topic from historical and international perspectives.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Lukianoff, Greg,Strossen, Nadine","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":53900425265435,"sku":"mon0000800115","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4004\/3291\/files\/6021513482882.jpg?v=1788738349","url":"https:\/\/bookalley.com\/products\/war-on-words-10-arguments-against-free-speech-and-why-they-fail","provider":"Book Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}