Free Speech: Identifying Propaganda Techniques (Opposing Viewpoints Juniors)

Bradley Steffens; Joanne Buggey

ISBN 10: 0899080987 ISBN 13: 9780899080987

Publisher: Greenhaven Pr, 1992

Synopsis

Discusses the issues of free speech and censorship, helps readers discern facts from opinions, and includes critical thinking exercises

About this title

About the Author

Bradley Steffens is the author of twenty-one nonfiction books for children and young adults, coauthor of seven, and editor of the 2004 anthology, The Free Speech Movement.

A former columnist for Gig magazine and the former editor of The Foundation magazine, published by Qatar Foundation in Doha, Qatar, Steffens has contributed dozens of articles to publications around the world, including Velvet Magazine (UAE), Discovery Channel Magazine (Singapore), QScience Review (Qatar), and the Los Angeles Times (USA).

He is a two-time recipient of the San Diego Book Award for Best Young Adult & Children's Nonfiction. His Giants won the 2005 award and his People in the News: J.K. Rowling garnered the 2007 prize. J.K. Rowling also received the Theodor S. Geisel Award for the best published book by a San Diego County author in 2007.

Reviews

Grade 6-9-- This series entry discusses the different viewpoints about the limits of free speech and issues of censorship. Propaganda techniques and various perspectives are explored. While critical thinking activities are included to help readers discern facts from opinions, there are, unfortunately, no suggested answers. Discussion questions and editorial cartoons are designed to guide readers in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the issues. The list of further reading is excellent and organizations to contact are given. A book that will be useful in government classes and in teaching the formal debate format. --Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0899080987
• ISBN 13: 9780899080987
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 36