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

by Faramerz 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.

Accession 28274 ISBN 9780241347478 Publisher Allen Lane
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