Brings together critiques of the Academic Bill of Rights, giving life to the debate and showing some of the give and take of the arguments. This collection presents background on the historical context of academic freedom, showing its fragility and therefore the importance of preserving it.

This book is the first to bring together a variety of critiques of the Academic Bill of Rights, giving life to the debate and showing some of the give and take of the arguments. The collection presents background on the historical context of academic freedom, showing its fragility and therefore the importance of preserving it. Also featured are case studies and some core documents (such as the AAUP's 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure) that are central to the debates.