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Edition 8 (2001)

Political fiction (books)Political writing (non-fiction books)Political journalismInvestigative reporting (Exposing Britain's Social Evils)Reporting HomelessnessYouth (Orwell Youth Prize)Blogging (historical, 2009–2012)

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A book that examines the Kosovo war to think through the nature of remote modern warfare. It probes the relationship between military power, the media, and ethics from both field reporting and theory.

It asks what becomes invisible when war no longer feels fully real.

246 pages
Kosovomilitary interventionmediawar ethics

An award-winning selection of long-form reporting and commentary on politics and culture. Its strengths are a sustained focus on issues and a clear, organizing style.

The accumulation of long-term reporting becomes depth in public debate.

political commentarycultural reportinglong-form reporting