First published 2004
Graydon Carter examines how the Bush administration transformed America between 2001 and 2004. The Vanity Fair editor documents the systematic erosion of civil liberties, the mounting fiscal crisis, environmental destruction, and America's declining global reputation. Carter argues that these four years fundamentally altered the nation's character and position in the world. He traces connections between domestic policies and international consequences, showing how decisions in Washington reverberated globally. The book captures Carter's anger and dismay as he witnesses what he sees as the dismantling of American values and institutions. This personal account reveals how one prominent media figure processed the political upheaval of the early 2000s.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-account, political-upheaval
Setting: America, Washington
Period: 2001-2004
352 pages · Hardcover · Time Warner Books Uk