Chris Hedges
American journalist and author
Born
September 18th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in 1956, this individual worked as a journalist and has written extensively on topics such as war, peace, and social justice. Contributions include reports from regions of conflict like the Balkans, the Middle East, and Central America. This journalist served as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times and received the American Book Award for the work 'War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning'. Focused on the sociopolitical landscape and frequently critiques corporate influence on democracy, articles frequently appear in various publications. The work often explores themes of power, resistance, and the consequences of political actions.
Served as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times
Authored 'War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning'
Contributed to several prominent publications
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