The Fear of Books
Download or Read eBook The Fear of Books PDF written by Holbrook Jackson and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Holbrook Jackson |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 0252070402 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780252070402 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Fear of Books by : Holbrook Jackson
Book excerpt: Examines the violence, destruction, and suppression that have hounded books throughout their history and the fears that lead to such treachery. This book identifies three deeply seated fears: fear of insurrection, fear of blasphemy, and fear of pornography.