- Title:
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Civil Liberties: An Audio Guide (MP3)
- Series:
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Bolinda Beginner Guides
- Written by:
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Tom Head
- Read by:
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Richard Aspel
- Format:
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Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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1
- Duration:
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4 hours 57 minutes
- MP3 size:
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214 MB
- Published:
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February 01 2012
- Available Date:
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February 28 2012
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781743104651
- Genres:
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Non-fiction; Human Rights; Law
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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“The book interweaves history, philosophy, and much-needed practical advice for activists. Passing on his perspective, Tom’s also given us a good read!”
Patricia Ireland, activist and former president of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
An illuminating look at the modern state of civil liberties, and the changing face of human rights and democracy.
Does free speech have limits? Can torture be justified? Who is really in charge of your rights? Every day we are confronted with news of foreign governments who refuse to acknowledge liberties that we in the Western world take for granted. But civil liberties are nearly always under threat, no matter where you live.
Tom Head traverses the globe in order to provide a clear introduction to what civil liberties are and why they're worth defending. From hate speech and modern slavery to wheelchair access, this handy guide offers a fascinating global history of civil liberties paired with inspiring advice on how to take an active role in their defence.
“A thought-provoking work. Hopefully, if enough people read it and ponder its ideas, his observation that ‘civil liberties have historically been a hypocrite’s business’ will no longer ring true.”
Mike Newdow, campaigner famous for his efforts to ban the phrase ‘under God’ in the American Pledge of Allegiance