Shooting the Messenger - 9781138296602

Name: Shooting the Messenger - 9781138296602
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Shooting the MessengerCriminalising Journalism\nAuthor(s): Andrew Fowler\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138296602, 978-1138296602\nSynopsis\nIf the Al-Qaeda terrorists who attacked the United States in 2001 wanted to weaken the West, they achieved their mission by striking a blow at the heart of democracy. \n\nSince 9/11 governments including those of the USA, the UK, France and Australia have introduced tough, intimidating legislation to discourage the legitimate activities of a probing press, so greatly needed after the Iraq War proved that executive government could not be trusted. \n\nOften hiding behind arguments about defending national security and fighting the war on terror, governments criminalised legitimate journalistic work, ramping up their attacks on journalists sources, and the whistle-blowers who are so essential in keeping governments honest. \n\nThrough detailed research and analysis, this boo.