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Perilous Times Book Discussion in Detroit
Fisher Theatre - Detroit in DetroitSun, Sep 20, 2026 · 03:00 PM
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Perilous Times is a Arts & Theatre / Miscellaneous / Miscellaneous event at Fisher Theatre - Detroit in Detroit.
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Join a discussion of Geoffrey R. Stone's *Perilous Times: Free Speech in Wartime from the Sedition Act of 1798 to the War on Terrorism*. The book examines historical tensions between national security and free expression during wartime.
Attendees can explore the book's analysis of key episodes, from the Sedition Act of 1798 to post-9/11 policies. The session offers a chance to engage with themes that earned the book the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
This event provides an opportunity to reflect on the enduring challenges of protecting free speech in times of crisis.
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- Bring your copy of the book for a possible signing or discussion.
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What is the book about?
The book reviews wartime restrictions of free speech in the United States, from the Sedition Act of 1798 to the War on Terrorism.
Has the book won any awards?
Yes, it received the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Award, Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and several other honors.
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Perilous Times
Perilous Times: Free Speech in Wartime from the Sedition Act of 1798 to the War on Terrorism is a 2004 book by American legal scholar Geoffrey R. Stone, reviewing wartime restrictions of free speech in the United States.
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