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Mass media is currently in a state of profound crisis. As traditional newspapers and television networks struggle, their decline is underscored by a history of compromised integrity and the unchecked power of media moguls. In The War on Journalism, former ABC investigative journalist Andrew Fowler provides an essential account of how the fourth estate has reached this critical juncture.
Fowler examines the seismic disruption caused by the internet and the rise of media outsiders, including the pivotal roles played by whistleblowers and figures like Glenn Greenwald. Drawing on the explosive revelations of Edward Snowden and the actions of organisations like WikiLeaks, the book confronts the darkening reality of a post-9/11 world. Governments are increasingly turning against those who expose the truth, weaponising surveillance and threatening the democratic right to know. This compelling work challenges readers to consider whether our future will be defined by transparent democracy or dominated by secretive executive power. It is an urgent, thought-provoking examination of the battle for freedom and the future of independent journalism in an era of global surveillance.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear and signed by author) Softcover ISBN 8499780857
