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What is free speech? : the history of a dangerous idea / Fara Dabhoiwala

Tracing the history of free expression from its 18th-century British origins, this work examines how diverse global movements have shaped principles of speech. It analyses the historical factors informing contemporary debates on expression, power, and cultural taboos.

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