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John pilger is one of the world s preeminent investigative journalists and documentary filmmakers. The new rulers of the world analyses the new global economy and reveals that the divisions between rich and poor have never been greater. In 2001, john pilger made the new rulers of the world, a film exploring the impact of globalisation. John pilger books list of books by author john pilger. Noam chomsky what makes john pilger a truly great journalist is his conscience and bravery.
The new rulers of the world by john pilger waterstones. John pilger is one of the worlds renowned investigative journalists and documentary filmmakers. For his documentary filmmaking, he has won frances reporter sans frontieres, an american television academy award, an emmy, and the richard dimbleby award. I recently had a rare opportunity to sit down with pilger, in santa fe, new mexico. The new rulers of the world by john pilger is in the top ten nonfiction books to make you think.
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