Should music lyrics be censored for violence and exploitation? /

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by Roman Espejo ed.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: At issue Published by : Greenhaven Press, (Detroit :) Physical details: 137 p. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Rap (Music) | debates | Music | Censorship Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Morell Regional High School 303.37 SHO Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-129) and index.

Lyrics with violence and exploitation harm young people / Lloyd Eby -- Censoring and restricting music lyrics harm society / Paul D. Fischer -- Youths from dysfunctional families identify with violence and exploitation in music lyrics / Mary Eberstadt -- Lyrics with violence and exploitation should not be protected by the First Amendment / John F. Borowski -- The recording industry should take responsibility for violence in lyrics / Michael Rich -- Hip-hop and rap lyrics contain gratuitous violence and cause harm / John H. McWhorter -- Hip-hop and rap lyrics are unfairly criticized for violence / Edward Rhymes -- Hip-hop and rap lyrics offer positive messages / Sara Libby -- Banning words from hip-hop and rap music would be beneficial / John H. McWhorter -- Banning words from hip-hop and rap music would not be beneficial / Alexander Billet -- Advisory labels and recording industry self-regulation are effective / Hilary Rosen -- Advisory labels and recording industry self-regulation may not be effective / Mike Osegueda.