A Place of One's Own: How Law Libraries Support Democracy by Protecting Citizens' Right to Read

Abstract

By offering places for private reading and contemplation, law libraries foster wellinformed citizens capable of independent thought. This process, in turn, provides a foundation for understanding the law, questioning the law, and ultimately challenging the legal status quo, all necessary elements of a well-functioning democracy.

ISSN

0023-9283

Keywords

Law Library, Knowledge Institution, Public Space, Public Parks, Public Libraries, Private Space, Place, Identity, Privacy, Confidentiality, Right to Receive

Disciplines

Law | Legal Education | Legal History | Legal Profession | Legal Writing and Research

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