About the Author
Tom Burgis
ISBN 9780008564759
Rs. 960
HarperNonFiction
Cuckooland
Where the Rich Own the Truth
Who it's for: Readers interested in investigative journalism and global corruption
In 'Cuckooland', acclaimed investigative journalist Tom Burgis unveils a chilling global reality where truth is manipulated and facts are for sale, controlled by the wealthy and powerful. Drawing on three years of intense investigation, Burgis exposes how elites silence dissent, bury inconvenient truths, and rewrite history across continents, from the Kremlin to Kathmandu, and within Western institutions.Why You Should Read? Exposes the intricate global web of corruption and power dynamics. Reveals how wealthy elites actively control and distort information, threatening free societies. Provides a deeply researched account from the author of 'Kleptopia', based on confidential sources and extensive travel. Offers a critical understanding of the forces shaping our perception of war, money, and power.
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- Based on three years of investigation and confidential sources
- Exposes how elites silence dissent and rewrite history
- Covers corruption and power dynamics across continents, including Western institutions
- Follow-up to the author's previous work 'Kleptopia'
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Questions about this book
What is 'Cuckooland' about?
It's a non-fiction investigation into how wealthy elites manipulate truth and control information globally, with examples from the Kremlin to Kathmandu and within Western institutions.
How long did the author research this book?
The book draws on three years of intense investigation.
Is this book related to the author's previous work?
Yes, it is by Tom Burgis, who also wrote 'Kleptopia', and it continues his exploration of corruption and power.
What kind of sources does the author use?
The account is based on confidential sources and extensive travel.