The Dogs are Eating Them Now : our war in Afghanistan
(Book)
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Published
Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint Press, 2015.
Physical Desc
xvi, 298 pages
Status
Ridgway Public Library - NONFICTION
958.104 SMI
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958.104 SMI
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Afghan War, 2001- -- Personal narratives, Canadian.
Afghan War, 2001- -- Social aspects.
Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-
Afghanistan -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
Insurgency -- Afghanistan -- History -- 21st century.
Smith, Graeme, -- 1979-
Taliban.
War and society. -- Afghanistan -- History -- 21st century.
War correspondents -- Afghanistan -- Biography.
War correspondents. -- Canada -- Biography.
Afghan War, 2001- -- Social aspects.
Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-
Afghanistan -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
Insurgency -- Afghanistan -- History -- 21st century.
Smith, Graeme, -- 1979-
Taliban.
War and society. -- Afghanistan -- History -- 21st century.
War correspondents -- Afghanistan -- Biography.
War correspondents. -- Canada -- Biography.
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Published
Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint Press, 2015.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"For readers of Sebastian Junger, Philip Gourevitch, and Dexter Filkins, Graeme Smith's brilliant book is a raw, uncensored account of the war in Afghanistan from a young reporter who for several years was the only Western journalist brave enough to live full-time in the perilous southern region. The Dogs Are Eating Them Now is a highly personal narrative of the West's war in Afghanistan and how it went dangerously wrong. Written by a fearless and respected former foreign correspondent who has won multiple awards for his journalism (including an Emmy for the video series Talking with the Taliban), this is a gripping account of modern warfare that delves into back alleys, cockpits, and prisons, telling stories that would have endangered the author's life had he published this book while still working as a journalist. From the corruption of law enforcement agents and the tribal nature of the local power structure to the economics of the drug trade and the frequent blunders of foreign troops, this is the no-holds-barred story from a leading expert on the insurgency. Smith draws on his unmatched compassion and a rare ability to cut through the noise and see the broader truths to give us a bold and candid look at the Taliban's continued influence--and at the mistakes, catastrophes, and ultimate failure of the West's best intentions. With the American retreat from Afghanistan in 2016 still a point of contention, there has never been a more urgent need for a comprehensive and intelligent look at the West's engagement in Afghanistan"--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, G. (2015). The Dogs are Eating Them Now: our war in Afghanistan . Counterpoint Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Graeme, 1979-. 2015. The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistan. Counterpoint Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Graeme, 1979-. The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistan Counterpoint Press, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, Graeme. The Dogs Are Eating Them Now: Our War in Afghanistan Counterpoint Press, 2015.
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