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From Sarajevo in 1914 to Baghdad in 1990 renowned foreign correspondent Michael Emery charts the difficulties facing his American colleagues covering overseas events. He tells the 'stories behind the stories' and the pressures faced by American reporters like Marguerite Higgins and Peter Arnett. Emery demonstrates the effects of censorship, propaganda, and 'disinformation' and argues for an independent and well-trained foreign press corps.

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Emery's factual record of the work of journalists all over the world make vivid and compulsive reading. His gripping writing, in effect, will appeal to everyone interested in discovering the hardships journalists have to face in order to get the truth. The Jerusalem Times Emery's best contribution is his research into the work of many American foreign correspondents. Nieman Reports His book is meticulously researched, and he is not afraid to speak forthrightly on controversial matters, such as the special treatment Israel receives in the press. That is refreshing; all the more because what he says generally makes sense. Journal of American History ...a good story with a moral center...a series of clearly focused case studies... Columbia Journalism Review ...a good story with a moral center...a series of clearly focused case studies... Columbia Journalism Review Emery's factual record of the work of journalists all over the world make vivid and compulsive reading. His gripping writing, in effect, will appeal to everyone interested in discovering the hardships journalists have to face in order to get the truth. The Jerusalem Times Emery's best contribution is his research into the work of many American foreign correspondents. Nieman Reports His book is meticulously researched, and he is not afraid to speak forthrightly on controversial matters, such as the special treatment Israel receives in the press. That is refreshing; all the more because what he says generally makes sense. Journal of American History

Emery's factual record of the work of journalists all over the world make vivid and compulsive reading. His gripping writing, in effect, will appeal to everyone interested in discovering the hardships journalists have to face in order to get the truth. * The Jerusalem Times * Emery's best contribution is his research into the work of many American foreign correspondents. * Nieman Reports * His book is meticulously researched, and he is not afraid to speak forthrightly on controversial matters, such as the special treatment Israel receives in the press. That is refreshing; all the more because what he says generally makes sense. * Journal of American History * ...a good story with a moral center...a series of clearly focused case studies... * Columbia Journalism Review * ...a good story with a moral center...a series of clearly focused case studies... * Columbia Journalism Review * Emery's factual record of the work of journalists all over the world make vivid and compulsive reading. His gripping writing, in effect, will appeal to everyone interested in discovering the hardships journalists have to face in order to get the truth. * The Jerusalem Times * Emery's best contribution is his research into the work of many American foreign correspondents. * Nieman Reports * His book is meticulously researched, and he is not afraid to speak forthrightly on controversial matters, such as the special treatment Israel receives in the press. That is refreshing; all the more because what he says generally makes sense. * Journal of American History *

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Michael Emery was a freelance correspondent for The Los Angeles Times and The Village Voice.

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