Disaster Capitalism: Making a Killing Out of Catastrophe
Investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein uncovers the dark world of disaster capitalism, where corporations profit from global crises and…
Best Of Investigative Journalism - Nonfiction
A curated list of 80 influential nonfiction books that showcase exceptional investigative journalism.
This Machine Kills Secrets: How Wikileakers, Hacktivists, and Cipherpunks Are Freeing the World's Information
Dive into the shadowy world of cryptography and hacktivism, where idealists and anarchists use code to challenge institutional secrecy and r…
Is Journalism Worth Dying For?: Final Dispatches
A gripping collection of Anna Politkovskaya's final dispatches, including the first translation of the work that may have led to her murder.
The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals
A revealing look at how post-9/11 policies undermined America's values and weakened the fight against terrorism.
Hindutva or Hind Swaraj
A profound critique of Hindutva nationalism by Jnanpith award winner U.R. Ananthamurthy, juxtaposing Savarkar's Hindutva with Gandhi's Hind …
Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality
A provocative and urgent exploration of gender identity and the societal shifts surrounding it, challenging contemporary orthodoxy with expe…
Lethal Doses: The Story Behind "The Godfather Of Fentanyl"
Discover the chilling true story of George Erik Marquardt, the brilliant chemist behind the deadly fentanyl epidemic, and the DEA's relentle…
Reporter: A Memoir
A gripping biography of Seymour Hersh, one of America's most fearless investigative journalists, detailing his rise from a Chicago ghetto to…
The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate's Deep Throat
Uncover the untold story of W. Mark Felt, the mysterious FBI official who brought down Nixon, in this gripping account by legendary journali…
The History of the Standard Oil Company (Unexpurgated Edition)
Uncover the explosive investigative journalism that took down an empire. Ida Tarbell's exposé on Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller is a l…
Journalistas: 100 Years of the Best Writing and Reporting by Women Journalists
Discover a powerful collection of influential and controversial journalism by women, spanning from Emma Goldman's 1916 piece on birth contro…
This list features 80 nonfiction books that exemplify the best in investigative journalism. Compiled by Robert Montesano, the list includes works that have made significant impacts through their in-depth reporting and uncovering of truths. The books span various topics, from political scandals to social issues, and highlight the power of journalism in exposing corruption and bringing about change. Notable entries include 'Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup' by John Carreyrou, 'She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement' by Jodi Kantor, and 'All the President’s Men' by Carl Bernstein. These books not only inform but also inspire, showcasing the dedication and bravery of journalists who strive to uncover the truth. The list is a testament to the enduring importance of investigative journalism in our society.
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