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Invisible History
Afghanistan's Untold Story
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See moreA fresh and comprehensive analysis of Afghanistan's political history emphasizing the impact of US interventions
Radio: Pursue interviews on Democracy Now, and politics/news and/or Middle East programming on NPR, Pacifica, Air America and community/indie radio stations. TV: Authors reported for "Nightline" and the "MacNeil Lehrer News Hour" in the 80s - find out what kind of connections they have at this point, and what is possible. Also pursue The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Tavis Smiley, Anderson Cooper, Tim Russert, Lou Dobbs, Bill Moyers Journal, Countdown with Keith Olbermann Print: NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Village Voice, Boston Phoenix, Boston Globe, Extra Web: Authors have hosted sites for previous books. We'll work on one for this book. Pursue reviews/interviews on Counterpunch, Common Dreams, Z-net, Tom Dispatch, Huffington Post. Venues: Authors have relationships with some universities and institutions like The Asia Society, NYC. Academic: Consider postcard mailing to Middle East History departments
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Despite official declarations, the war in Afghanistan is far from over; in fact, it's escalating. Seven years after 9/11, the Taliban continue to regroup, attack, and claim influence over most of the region. Invisible History presents a fresh, comprehensive analysis of Afghanistan's political history that begins at the roots of tribal leadership and ultimately emphasizes our present political moment and the impact of ongoing US military intervention.
Paul Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Gould, a husband and wife team, first went to Afghanistan in 1981 and have reported for CBS News, Nightline, and The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour. Their documentary Between Three Worlds was broadcast by PBS.
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Invisible History by Elizabeth Gould and Paul Fitzgerald delves into the complex history of Afghanistan, revealing its geopolitical significance over the centuries. Reviewers praise the book for its thorough research and insightful analysis, offering a fresh perspective on the country's past and its impact on current global affairs. Readers generally appreciate the authors' ability to weave together historical facts with contemporary issues, making it a compelling read for those interested in history and military strategy.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780872864948
Publisher: City Lights Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 January 2009
Country: United States
Imprint: City Lights Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Introduction by Sima Wali
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 218.0mm
Weight: 496g
Pages: 300
About the Author
Paul Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Gould, a husband and wife team, began their experience in Afghanistan when they were the first American journalists to acquire permission to enter behind Soviet lines in 1981 for CBS News and produced a documentary, Afghanistan Between Three Worlds, for PBS. In 1983 they returned to Kabul with Harvard Negotiation project director Roger Fisher for ABC Nightline and contributed to the MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour. They have continued to research, write and lecture about the long-term run-up that led to the US invasion of Afghanistan.
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