Joseph Howe and the Battle for the Freedom of Speech

Joseph Howe and the Battle for the Freedom of Speech

No ficción , 2006

Gaspereau Press

In this essay, John Ralston Saul addresses the legacy of Joseph Howe, his famous defence in 1835, and his contributions to a distinctly Canadian position on freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Saul recalls a time when political debate was prioritized in society and covered by the media, and when the democratic foundations of this country were first articulated and pursued. In a style both humorous and emphatic, Saul provides a succinct look at Canadian history and our current whereabouts, and an ambitious rally for participatory democracy and intelligent media for the future.