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Alexander Cockburn

    Alexander Cockburn war ein amerikanischer politischer Journalist, der für seine scharfsinnige und oft kompromisslose Perspektive auf aktuelle Ereignisse bekannt war. Sein Schreiben zeichnete sich durch tiefgehende Analysen von Machtstrukturen und Kritik am Establishment aus. Cockburn scheute sich nicht, dominante Narrative in Frage zu stellen und alternative Sichtweisen anzubieten, wodurch er sich den Ruf eines furchtlosen Intellektuellen erwarb. Sein Werk inspiriert bis heute Leser, die eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit politischen Realitäten suchen.

    Guillotined: Being a Summary Broadside Against the Corruption of the English Language
    A Colossal Wreck
    Imperial Crusades
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    • Imperial Crusades

      • 352 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden
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      The political and human carnage of the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yugoslavia are chronicled in this book, featuring entries from the authors, former marines, historians, a psychologist, an economist, a human rights lawyer, and former CIA analysts.

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      • 602 Seiten
      • 22 Lesestunden
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      A roller coaster ride through the ruins of modern America from the most influential journalist of his generation.

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    • Focusing on the degradation of the English language, Alexander Cockburn critiques the misuse of clichés and overused phrases by journalists and politicians. Through his incisive writing, he presents a "most wanted list" of linguistic offenders, calling for their metaphorical execution. Cockburn's sharp wit targets terms like "national conversation" and "sustainable development," aiming to expose and challenge the corruption of everyday speech. His work serves as a passionate defense of linguistic integrity and clarity.

      Guillotined: Being a Summary Broadside Against the Corruption of the English Language