A Colossal Wreck : A Road Trip Through Political Scandal, Corruption and American Culture
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
178168295X
ISBN-13
9781781682951
Publisher
Verso Books
Imprint
Verso Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 9th, 2014
Print length
602 Pages
Weight
674 grams
Dimensions
20.90 x 14.90 x 3.40 cms
Product Classification:
Autobiography: historical, political & militaryCultural studiesPolitical science & theory
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A roller coaster ride through the ruins of modern America from the most influential journalist of his generation.
Alexander Cockburn was without question one of the most influential journalists of his generation, whose writing stems from the best tradition of Mark Twain, H. L. Mencken and Tom Paine. <i>Colossal Wreck</i>, his final work, finished shortly before his death in July 2012, exemplifies the prodigious literary brio that made Cockburn’s name.<br><br>Whether ruthlessly exposing Beltway hypocrisy, pricking the pomposity of those in power, or tirelessly defending the rights of the oppressed, Cockburn never pulled his punches and always landed a blow where it mattered. In this panoramic work, covering nearly two decades of American culture and politics, he explores subjects as varied as the sex life of Bill Clinton and the best way to cook wild turkey. He stands up for the rights of prisoners on death row and exposes the chicanery of the media and the duplicity of the political elite. As he pursues a serpentine path through the nation, he charts the fortunes of friends, famous relatives, and sworn enemies alike to hilarious effect.<br><br>This is a thrilling trip through the reefs and shoals of politics and everyday life. Combining a passion for the places, the food and the people he encountered on dozens of cross-country journeys, Cockburn reports back over seventeen years of tumultuous change among what he affectionately called the "thousand landscapes" of the United States.
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