Book Banning Part I: The History of Banned Books
Missing Pages: An Investigative Podcast on the Book Publishing Industry
Religion, Sexuality, and Book Banning
This chapter explores the history of book banning in America, focusing on the religious beliefs of Anthony Comstock and the societal changes that contributed to the fear of preserving traditional values. It discusses the impact of Comstock laws and how he used his position in the US Postal Service to enforce these laws, as well as specific incidents of arrests and investigations. The chapter also highlights the continued existence of laws against offensive materials and their adaptation with changing times.
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