Is Journalism Worth Dying For?: Final Dispatches
Description
This powerful collection brings together the final dispatches of one of Russia's most courageous investigative journalists, whose fearless reporting on human rights abuses and political corruption made her a target for powerful forces. The volume includes the first English translation of work that many believe directly led to her assassination in 2006, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of a journalist who refused to compromise her principles despite mounting danger. Through her unflinching accounts of atrocities in Chechnya, government brutality, and systemic injustice, Politkovskaya demonstrates the vital importance of independent journalism in exposing truth and holding power accountable. These dispatches serve as both a testament to her legacy and a sobering reminder of the risks journalists face when they dare to challenge authoritarian regimes. A haunting and essential read that asks the fundamental question: what is the price of truth?
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paperback
Melville House
Published Jan 1, 2011
468 pages
ISBN: 9781935554400
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
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