Orwell Prize おーうぇるしょう
Edition 17 (2010)
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)
Winners
3 people
Andrea Gillies
Winner
A nonfiction book that uses reporting and analysis to trace Sweden's welfare-state model, weighing its strengths, weaknesses, and transformation.
336 pages
welfare statesocial policySwedenmodern history
Peter Hitchens
Winner
This award recognizes a body of columns and commentary rather than a standalone book.
journalismpoliticssocial commentary
Winston Smith
Winner
This award recognizes a body of blog writing focused on the social margins rather than a standalone book.
bloggingsocial observationpoverty