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Fahrenheit 451 Topics for Further Study
Research the history of book burning in Nazi Germany, the censorship of books in the Soviet Union, the banned book index of the Catholic Church, and other historical instances of banned books or book burnings. Compare and contrast the reasons these institutions have given for censorship.
Find instances of book censorship in schools and libraries that is going on today in the United States. What groups want to restrict the books held in school and public libraries and student access to them? Which books have been listed for censorship and what reasons are given?
Research counter cultures like the "flower children" of the 1960s and modem militia groups of the 1990s. Describe what they object to in society and the role society plays in their lives.
Research the developments in atomic weapons since World War II. Argue whether people today should feel more or less safe today...
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