Julian Assange In His Own Words by Julian Assange (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Julian Assange In His Own Words by Julian Assange, Karen Sharpe, Charles Glass The WikiLeaks publisher and free speech campaigner Julian Assange has, since April 2019, been remanded at a maximum security prison in London facing extradition to the United States over WikiLeaks groundbreaking 2010 publications. Now, in this crisp anthology, Assanges voice emerges erudite, analytic and prophetic.Julian Assange In His Own Wordsprovides a highly accessible survey of Assanges philosophy and politics, conveying his views on how governments, corporations, intelligence agencies and the media function. As well as addressing the significance of the vast trove of leaked documents published by WikiLeaks, Assange draws on a polymathic intelligence to range freely over quantum physics, Greek mythology, macroeconomics, modern literature, and empires old and new.Drawing on his insights as the worlds most famous free speech activist Assange invites us to ask further questions about how power operates in a world increasingly dominated by a ubiquitous internet.Assange may be gagged, but in these pages his words run free, providing both an exhortation to fight for a better world and an inspiration when doing so. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Julian Assange is the founder and publisher of WikiLeaks and the author of When Google Met WikiLeaks (OR Books, 2014) and Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet (OR Books, 2012).Julian has won many awards for his journalism including the Amnesty International UK Media Award, Economist Award, Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism, Sydney Peace Foundation Prize, Walkley Award and many more.Articles by Julian Assange have been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek and the Guardian. Nominated for the Nobel peace prize on numerous occasions his work as a journalist and publisher, and as a campaigner for freedom of expression, has been recognised at the highest level.Julian is currently facing a 175 year sentence if extradited to the US for his work as a publisher. Review "Of all the publications about Julian Assange, this — in his own words — stands out as eloquent and powerful. Its Julian speaking." — John Pilger"[An] indispensable collection" — The Prisma"The West has political prisoners" — New York Journal of Books"The freedom fighter for all of us" — Al-Akhbar"Should become an essential tool in the campaign for Assanges life" — Morning Star"Presents a world of sober analysis and penetrating insights" — WISE Up Action Promotional Reviews forthcoming in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the Sunday Times, Harpers, Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly.The WikiLeaks Twitter account has over 5.5M followers, and regularly promotes Assanges books published by OR. Other prominent and vocal supporters of Assange include Joe Rogan (7.2M followers), Edward Snowden (4.6M), Glenn Greenwald (1.6M), Pamela Anderson (1M), Matt Taibbi (510K), Vivienne Westwood (400K), Roger Waters (400K), Ai Weiwei (376K), and Noam Chomsky (344K). Long Description The WikiLeaks publisher and free speech campaigner Julian Assange has, since April 2019, been remanded at a maximum security prison in London facing extradition to the United States over WikiLeaks groundbreaking 2010 publications. Now, in this crisp anthology, Assanges voice emerges - erudite, analytic and prophetic. Julian Assange In His Own Words provides a highly accessible survey of Assanges philosophy and politics, conveying his views on how governments, corporations, intelligence agencies and the media function. As well as addressing the significance of the vast trove of leaked documents published by WikiLeaks, Assange draws on a polymathic intelligence to range freely over quantum physics, Greek mythology, macroeconomics, modern literature, and empires old and new. Drawing on his insights as the worlds most famous free speech activist Assange invites us to ask further questions about how power operates in a world increasingly dominated by a ubiquitous internet. Assange may be gagged, but in these pages his words run free, providing both an exhortation to fight for a better world and an inspiration when doing so. Review Quote "[An] indispensable collection" -- The Prisma "The West has political prisoners" -- New York Journal of Books "The freedom fighter for all of us" -- Al-Akhbar Description for Sales People WikiLeaks publisher and free speech campaigner Julian Assange has, since April 2019, been remanded at a maximum security prison in London facing extradition to the United States over WikiLeaks groundbreaking 2010 publications.Now, in this crisp anthology, Assanges voice emerges - erudite, analytic and prophetic. Julian Assange In His Own Words provides a highly accessible survey of Assanges philosophy and politics, conveying his views on how governments, corporations, intelligence agencies and the media function.Assange may be gagged, but in these pages his words run free, providing both an exhortation to fight for a better world and an inspiration when doing so.Assange is perhaps the worlds most famous free speech activist, but is rendered silent in prison. This is the first book published in collaboration with him since his arrest. Details ISBN1682192636 Author Charles Glass Publisher OR Books Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1682192636 ISBN-13 9781682192634 Format Paperback Edited by Sharpe, Karen Imprint OR Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 192 Publication Date 2021-11-16 NZ Release Date 2021-11-16 US Release Date 2021-11-16 UK Release Date 2021-11-16 DEWEY 070.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-03-31 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:136074571;

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