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The Dark Side by Jane Mayer
The Dark Side by Jane Mayer
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The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals
by Jane Mayer
"A definitive narrative account of the United States' post-9/11 executive decisions."
🏛️ POLITICAL SCIENCE | HISTORY | CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
An investigative examination of how executive powers were expanded in the pursuit of terrorists, fundamentally altering American constitutional protections.
Extended Synopsis
In The Dark Side, investigative journalist Jane Mayer provides a dramatic and heavily researched account of the internal policy shifts within the United States government following the events of September 11. The narrative focuses extensively on the roles of Vice President Dick Cheney and his legal adviser David Addington, detailing how they utilized the crisis to further a pre-existing agenda aimed at centralizing and expanding presidential power.
Through meticulous reporting, Mayer explores the ramifications of these decisions, arguing that they not only bypassed traditional Constitutional protections but also inadvertently hindered the effective pursuit of Al Qaeda. This edition includes a new afterword reflecting on the long-term impact of these clandestine administrative policies.
About the Author & Accolades
Jane Mayer is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author. Her work is celebrated for its rigorous factual foundation and deep access to political insiders.
The Dark Side was recognized as a National Bestseller, a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, and named one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year.
Reader Targeting
- Political Scientists & Historians: Essential reading for understanding the legal and executive transformations during the War on Terror.
- Constitutional Scholars: Provides a critical framework for analyzing the balance of power within the U.S. government.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780307456298 |
| Format | Hardcover (Illustrated) |
| Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| Subjects | Politics & Government, Popular Non-Fiction, True Crime |
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