the unauthorised autobiography
Book Details
Author: Julian Assange
Publisher: Canongate
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780857863843
Pages: 339
Published Year: 2011
Dimensions: 23 x 15 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition but some foxing on pages.
About the Book
This revealing autobiography offers a deeply personal account of the life, experiences, and beliefs of Julian Assange, one of the most controversial and influential figures in the modern information age. Written in his own words, the book provides readers with a unique insight into the events and ideas that shaped his journey from an intellectually curious childhood to becoming a globally recognized advocate for transparency and freedom of information.
The narrative traces Assange’s early years, his fascination with technology and computing, and the experiences that influenced his views on government accountability, privacy, and the role of information in society. Through candid reflections, he discusses the personal and professional challenges that accompanied his rise to international prominence.
The book also examines the global debates surrounding whistleblowing, investigative journalism, digital activism, and the public’s right to know. Readers gain a firsthand perspective on the controversies, legal battles, and media attention that placed Assange at the center of international political discussion.
Beyond the public headlines, the autobiography explores themes of personal conviction, freedom of expression, technology, and the complex relationship between governments, institutions, and citizens in the digital era. It offers valuable insight into the motivations and experiences of a figure whose actions sparked worldwide debate.
An engaging read for those interested in contemporary politics, media studies, technology, digital rights, and modern history, this book provides a thought-provoking look at one of the most discussed public figures of the twenty-first century.
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Book Details
Author: Julian Assange
Publisher: Canongate
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780857863843
Pages: 339
Published Year: 2011
Dimensions: 23 x 15 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition but some foxing on pages.
About the Book
This revealing autobiography offers a deeply personal account of the life, experiences, and beliefs of Julian Assange, one of the most controversial and influential figures in the modern information age. Written in his own words, the book provides readers with a unique insight into the events and ideas that shaped his journey from an intellectually curious childhood to becoming a globally recognized advocate for transparency and freedom of information.
The narrative traces Assange’s early years, his fascination with technology and computing, and the experiences that influenced his views on government accountability, privacy, and the role of information in society. Through candid reflections, he discusses the personal and professional challenges that accompanied his rise to international prominence.
The book also examines the global debates surrounding whistleblowing, investigative journalism, digital activism, and the public’s right to know. Readers gain a firsthand perspective on the controversies, legal battles, and media attention that placed Assange at the center of international political discussion.
Beyond the public headlines, the autobiography explores themes of personal conviction, freedom of expression, technology, and the complex relationship between governments, institutions, and citizens in the digital era. It offers valuable insight into the motivations and experiences of a figure whose actions sparked worldwide debate.
An engaging read for those interested in contemporary politics, media studies, technology, digital rights, and modern history, this book provides a thought-provoking look at one of the most discussed public figures of the twenty-first century.
