Verax: The True History of Whistleblowers, Drone Warfare, and Mass Surveillance: A Graphic Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (942 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XJZ2JLH |
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| Number of Pages | : | 273 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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missiles used in drone killings. history, but also unleashed electronic spying by the government on a massive worldwide scale. In a wholly original and engaging telling, Verax ("truth-teller" and one of Edward Snowden's code names) recounts the full story of American electronic surveillance post 9/11, in brilliant comics form.We follow Pratap Chatterjee, journalist sleuth, as he dives deep into the world of electronic surveillance and introduces its cast of characters: developers, companies, users, government agencies, whistleblowers, journalists, and, in a leading role, the devices themselves. From a prize-winning journalist and the co-author of the best-selling Zahra's Paradise, a sweeping graphic history of electronic surveillance from 9/11 to the latest drone strike9/11 not only marked the w
Born in Algeria, Bendib has lived in Berkeley, CA since the 1980s. He lives in Oakland, CA.Khalil Bendib is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Zahra's Paradise, which was published in 16 languages and nominated for two Eisner Awards. warfare and technology, he has served as a commentator for BBC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC; written for the New Republic, the Financ
The recipient of awards from the Lannan Foundation, Project Censored, and the Overseas Club of America, Chatterjee is a member of the board of Amnesty International. Born in Algeria, Bendib has lived in Berkeley, CA since the 1980s. warfare and technology, he has served as a commentator for BBC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC; written for the New Republic, the Financial Times, and the Guardian; produced segments for Democracy Now! and Channel Four, and hosted a weekly radio show for KPFA Pacifica radio. About the AuthorPratap Chatterjee is the author of Halliburton's Army and Iraq, Inc. An investigative reporter who focuses on U.S. He lives in Oakland, CA.Khalil Bendib is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Zahra's Paradise, w