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Discover the compelling narrative behind one of the most significant information leaks in modern history with this essential trade paperback edition of 'Open Secrets'. This expertly curated collection from The New York Times encapsulates the critical reporting and in-depth analysis surrounding WikiLeaks’ release of classified U.S. government documents in 2010. The innovative exploration presents the intricacies of the U.S. military’s engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as insights into American diplomatic interactions across Pakistan, Europe, and the Middle East. Readers will benefit from the illuminating foreword by Bill Keller, the Times’ executive editor, who outlines the intricate relationship between journalists and whistleblowers like Julian Assange and Bradley Manning. With a selection of engaging opinion pieces from renowned writers including Frank Rich and Maureen Dowd, this book provides a nuanced understanding of national security, democracy, and the dynamics of governmental transparency. Perfect for those interested in political journalism, historical leaks, and global diplomacy, 'Open Secrets' is a pivotal addition to any book collection. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780802145765. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2011. Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780802145765
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Description:
The controversial anti-secrecy organization WikiLeaks made headlines around the world when it released hundreds of thousands of classified U.S. government documents in 2010. Allowed advance access, The New York Times sorted, searched, and analyzed these secret archives, placed them in context, and played a crucial role in breaking the WikiLeaks story.Open Secrets is the essential collection of the Times’s expert reporting and analysis, as well as the definitive chronicle of the documents’ release and the controversy that ensued. An introduction by Times executive editor, Bill Keller, details the paper’s cloak-and-dagger relationship with a difficult source. Extended profiles of Assange and Bradley Manning, the Army private suspected of being his source, offer keen insight into the main players. Collected news stories offer a broad and deep view into Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the messy challenges facing American power in Europe, Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Also included are editorials by the Times, opinion columns by Frank Rich, Maureen Dowd, and others, and original essays on what the fracas has revealed about American diplomacy and government security. Open Secrets also contains a fascinating selection of original cables and war logs, offering an unvarnished look at diplomacy in action.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780802145765
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Description:
The controversial anti-secrecy organization WikiLeaks made headlines around the world when it released hundreds of thousands of classified U.S. government documents in 2010. Allowed advance access, The New York Times sorted, searched, and analyzed these secret archives, placed them in context, and played a crucial role in breaking the WikiLeaks story.Open Secrets is the essential collection of the Times’s expert reporting and analysis, as well as the definitive chronicle of the documents’ release and the controversy that ensued. An introduction by Times executive editor, Bill Keller, details the paper’s cloak-and-dagger relationship with a difficult source. Extended profiles of Assange and Bradley Manning, the Army private suspected of being his source, offer keen insight into the main players. Collected news stories offer a broad and deep view into Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the messy challenges facing American power in Europe, Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Also included are editorials by the Times, opinion columns by Frank Rich, Maureen Dowd, and others, and original essays on what the fracas has revealed about American diplomacy and government security. Open Secrets also contains a fascinating selection of original cables and war logs, offering an unvarnished look at diplomacy in action.