Free speech in fearful times : after 9/11 in Canada, the U.S., Australia, & Europe

LC71.3 F73 2007

Manson, Allan; Turk, James L. 1943-

Toronto ON : J. Lorimer 2007

[pt.] 1. Lessons from history. Bertrand Russell’s wartime dismissal from Trinity College, Cambridge / Andrew G. Bone — Now and then– or maybe then and now / Lee Lorch — Lessons from the Cold War era / Chandler Davis — The rule of law, and academic freedom in fearful times: Canada after Gouzenko / Allan Manson — History repeats itself: security myths / Jon Thompson — [pt.] 2. International perspectives. Overview: An international perspective on anti-terrorism laws and academic freedom / Peter Leuprecht — Canada: Freedom and security in post-9/11 Canada / Kent Roach — United States: Academic freedom on American campuses in troubled times / Jonathan R. Cole — Academic freedom after September 11: where are we now in the U.S.? / Robert M. O’Neil — Australia: Academic freedom in Australia in an age of terror /Jenny Hocking — Australian terror laws and academic freedom / Joo-Cheong Tham — Strategies to protect academic freedom in Australia / George Williams — Europe/UK: Anti-terrorism law and academic freedom: some reflections from Europe / Ben Hayes — Academic freedom and the new infrastructure for mass, globalized surveillance / Maureen Webb — [pt.] 3. Reflections on the past– challenges for the future. Looking back/looking ahead: CAUT’s role in the defence of freedom / Roland Penner — Conclusion: From fear to a culture of fear / Allan Manson and James L. Turk. Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-335) and index. 343 p. ; 23 cm

“How post-9/11 anti-terror laws have limited free speech in Canada and abroad
Following the events of 9/11, rashly conceived anti-terror laws were introduced that put civil liberties at risk, and eliminated long-standing legal protections in Canada, the United States, Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

The current situation is put into perspective by illustrating the fates of notable intellectuals and scholars during similar periods, such as the firing of Bertrand Russell from Cambridge during the First World War, and the mistreatment of leading American and Canadian academics during the Cold War years.
Internationally recognized experts analyze the impacts of anti-terror laws and offer solutions to protect freedom of expression, academic freedom, and civil liberties.
Free Speech in Fearful Times offers a unique perspective on how the laws created to “protect” us can actually harm us.”