The Dark Side

The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals

Autori

• Jane Mayer

Parametri

• 432 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Tema stórico

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Focusing on the U.S. government's controversial actions in the fight against terrorism, the narrative reveals how decisions made post-September 11 undermined both the Constitution and the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts. Jane Mayer meticulously details the roles of influential figures like Vice President Dick Cheney and adviser David Addington, who sought to expand presidential authority at the expense of civil liberties. The book provides a compelling examination of the intersection of power, policy, and the American legal framework, enhanced by a new afterward.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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