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The Dark Side

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

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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.

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The Dark Side, Jane Mayer

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2009
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Podtitul
The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2009
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
432
ISBN13
9780307456298
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4,2 z 5
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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.