BPC Bulletin December 9, 2022

BPC Bulletin: A New History of the Index of Prohibited Books

News Reports and Commentary Selected by Franklin Carter of the Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee.

A new history of Roman Catholic censorship is on the market.

The Index of Prohibited Books: Four Centuries of Struggle over Word and Image for the Greater Glory of God appeared this year.

Robin Vose, the book’s author, teaches at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

St. Thomas University provides a news story:

2022: Dr. Robin Vose Publishes New Book Exploring Banned Books, Censorship, and Free Speech - St Thomas University (stu.ca)

The University of Chicago Press, the book’s publisher, provides more details:

The Index of Prohibited Books: Four Centuries of Struggle over Word and Image for the Greater Glory of God, Vose (uchicago.edu)

The Book and Periodical Council was formed in 1975 as the Book and Periodical Development Council to provide a venue for members to discuss industry issues, address mutual concerns and undertake projects for the benefit of Canadian writing and publishing.

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December 9, 2022
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