9781334764271 - The Development of Freedom of the Press in Massachusetts (Classic Reprint) de Duniway, Clyde Augustus (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of freedom of the press in Massachusetts, a process that mirrored and influenced the broader struggle for free speech in the English-speaking world. Beginning with an examination of the regulations imposed on the printing press in England from its inception, the author meticulously traces the evolution of censorship, highlighting its close connection with political and religious authority. The book details how early colonists, having experienced firsthand the harsh realities of press control in England, brought their own strict notions of censorship to Massachusetts, resulting in the suppression of dissenting voices and the punishment of those who dared to challenge established beliefs. Through a detailed account of landmark cases like those of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, the author reveals the inherent tension between freedom of expression and the desire for social order, illustrating how the prevailing ethos of the time saw free speech as a dangerous threat to be carefully contained. The book culminates in an analysis of the gradual relaxation of censorship in Massachusetts, offering invaluable insight into the complex interplay of historical, political, and social forces that shaped the development of a free press. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.