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Hidden Agendas Paperback – 26 Mar. 1998

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In this powerful book, journalist and film maker John Pilger strips away the layers of deception, dissembling language and omission that prevent us from understanding how the world really works.

From the invisible corners of Tony Blair's Britain to Burma, Vietnam, Australia, South Africa and the illusions of the 'media age', power, he argues, has its own agenda. Unchallenged, it operates to protect its interests with a cynical disregard for people - shaping, and often devastating, millions of lives.

By unravelling the hidden histories of contemporary events, Pilger allows us to read between the lines. He also celebrates the eloquent defiance and courage of those who resist oppression and give us hope for the future. Tenaciously researched and written with passion and wit, Hidden Agendas will change the way you see the world.

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Pilger is the closest we have to the greatest correspondents of the 1930s... The truth in his hands is a weapon, to be picked up and brandished and used in the struggle against evil and injustice ― Guardian Published On: 2002-06-14

Pilger's strength is his gift for finding the image, the instant, that reveals all - he is a photographer using words instead of a camera ― Salmon Rushdie Published On: 2002-06-14

A modern interpretation of world affairs in a cynical age ― Independent

About the Author

John Pilger grew up in Sydney, Australia. He was a war correspondent, author and film-maker. He twice won British journalism's highest award, that of Journalist of the Year, for his work all over the world, notably in Cambodia and Vietnam. He was also voted International Reporter of the Year and winner of the United Nations Associated Peace Prize and Gold Medal. For his broadcasting, he won France's Reporter Sans Frontières, an American television Academy Award, an Emmy, and the Richard Dimbleby Award, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In 2003, he received the Sophie Prize for 'thirty years of exposing deception and improving human rights'. He died in December 2023.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage (26 Mar. 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0099741512
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099741510
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 3.6 x 19.8 cm

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Azzy

Brilliant Journalism

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2013

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Everyone should take time out to read this book by John pilger, one of the best investigative journalists ever. This will open your eyes to the tragedies and genocides being committed around the world by so called "Western" civilisations and "Democracy" advocates such as USA, UK, France, Australia and many more. Stop taking your news from the main stream media and learn what is really going on in the world. The genocide in East Timor is just one atrocity that needs addressing and governments brought to justice. Get this book even though it was written a few years ago. You won't regret it. You will be much wiser after reading it.

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Franz Redel

The Truth behind the Veil of Mandacity

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2008

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This book should be read with Pilger's "The New Rulers of the World", and they will change your world-view forever. He author lifts the veil off international politics and shows how we in the West have systematically been lied to by our leaders. The heartlessness and the tragic consequences of their decisions will shock you. Where global ambitions and national interests are concerned, morality has no place. The week I spent reading these book brought on a spell of insomnia, I was so shocked.

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PJ

The Truth Be Told

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2022

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This makes a very interesting read. It’s important to know what goes on behind our backs. I recommend this book.

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RR Waller

PIlger - HIdden Agendas

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2011

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John Pilger is an older style journalist who writes in a clear, informative and interesting style and, although sometimes the subjects about which he writes can feel like a conspiracy theory, often for me revealing my own naivety and/or lack of knowledge, he is always probing with skill.
It is a good collection well worth buying as an introduction to his style or as an addition to the collection.

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Shake

Global Manifestations

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2018

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Very interesting read, It explains some of the hostilities we are facing in the world today, from a media point of view be careful what you read.

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Very good reading

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2019

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As an interested person to international politics I liked this book. Easy and interesting reading, shocking information. Recommended.

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Noonerz

Part of your wake up to the world's realities.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2017

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Even if you are the other end of the scale of political opinion from John Pilger, you should read his work, articulate, thoroughly researched, interesting and always thought provoking.

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Michael Anderson Josiah

So True

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2013

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A superb read overall. John really spills the beans on unscrupulous western governments and their worse than dodgy interference in poor countries and shoddy gutter minded business people, such as Rupert Murdoch; I must remember to cancel my Sky account when my contract expires!.

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A requiem for the dispossessed

Reviewed in India on 16 June 2023

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John Pilger the champion of the downtrodden is in his elements exposing the hideous and insidious agenda of the world right and immoral capitalists to sacrifice the poor at the altar of their profit and greed.

Mike H.

Was wäre wenn er Recht hätte?

Reviewed in Germany on 25 October 2022

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Ich finde das Buch sehr interessant, aber auch erschütternd, wenn man mit dem klassischen Weltbild des Westens aufgewachsen ist wie ich, geboren in den 60zigern. Ich habe das Buch noch nicht fertiggelesen und zugegebenermaßen einfachheitshalber den deutschen Titel „Verdeckte Ziele“ gekauft. Aber schon die ersten Kapitel machen nachdenklich und traurig. Was wäre, wenn wir tatsächlich nur ein großes (Theater-)Spiel aufgeführt bekämen und das, was die Regisseure denken und machen nicht mitbekämen? Könnte man vertreten unsere eigene Weltanschauung und unseren Wohlstand aggressiv und präventiv zu verteidigen? Ich habe auf jeden Fall viel Respekt vor Personen wie John Pilger, die vermutlich erhebliche Risiken eingehen um hinter die Kulissen zu schauen. Fazit: Lesen und eine eigene Meinung bilden

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A. Hogan

Biting, scathing and ultimately brilliant

Reviewed in the United States on 24 January 2001

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John Pilger, the Australian documentarian and journalist has collected some of most scathing recent pieces in this book. Like his kindred spirit Noam Chomsky, Pilger doggedly pursues the Truth as he sees it or finds it, as disturbing as it is,. Here, he seizes uopn the indifference on east Timor, Cambodia and the senseless.obscene embargo on Iraq.{the current president during the last campaign was asked about the situation in east Timor. Hiis response:"if the people of east timor rise up in revolt, I'll have a comment then." When informed that they had, in fact a YEAR BEFORE, he smiled and shrugged}Pilger and Chomsky and Ed Said and others are consigned to the "far left" part of the spectrum, only because in this country the enitre pictur is controlled by huge corporations, thereby far right wingers. This is so sad in that it leads to no debate,and no action. No wonder the political lanscape is so sterile,and that Pilgers words ring so true.The hypocricy on Cambodia and Iraq at high levels is repugnant. this book helps bring some of that darkness into light.

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Michel Stone

Another jewel in Pilger's crown!

Reviewed in the United States on 23 November 2015

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John Pilger is a world journalism treasure. His superb documentaries, over many decades, are matched by his powerful and eloquent writing. Like Tom Joad, where ever there is injustice, he'll be there. If only we had more like him in the West!

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amit rathi

One of the best books about real journalism

Reviewed in India on 26 March 2016

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One of the best books about real journalism. The depth at which hidden agendas have been explored by John Pilger is amazing. However, since the book was written in 90s, up to date information is not available. Inspite of that it is an excellent read.

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