First published 2005
Award-winning investigative journalist Richard Miniter confronts widespread misconceptions about the War on Terror. Through extensive research and interviews with high-profile sources, Miniter examines 22 commonly held beliefs that he argues are false. His investigation spans global locations as he gathers evidence to counter prevailing narratives. Miniter targets myths promoted by both liberal and conservative media outlets, including claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, terrorist border crossings from Mexico, the effectiveness of racial profiling, and comparisons between Iraq and Vietnam. The author presents his findings as corrections to misinformation that has shaped public understanding of contemporary conflicts and security issues.
Genres: history, american, political-science, terrorism, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-reporting, myth-busting
6 pages · Audio CD · Recorded Books