About the book
In a tour de force of investigative journalism that reads like a spy novel, award-winning Guardian reporter Luke Harding tells Edward Snowden’s astonishing story
Edward Snowden was a 29-year-old computer genius working for the National Security Agency when he shocked the world by exposing the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government. His whistleblowing has shaken the leaders of nations worldwide, and generated a passionate public debate on the dangers of global monitoring and the threat to individual privacy.
For the first time, Harding brings together the many sources and strands of the story, from the day Snowden left his glamorous girlfriend in Honolulu carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of his secret-spilling in Hong Kong, to his battle for asylum and his exile in Moscow. Harding touches on everything from concerns about domestic spying to the complicity of the tech sector—while also placing us in the room with Edward Snowden himself.
The result is a gripping insider narrative—and a necessary and timely account of what is at stake for all of us in the new digital age.
Editions of The Snowden Files
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781783351046
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780804173520
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101972250
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101974315
- EBook
- ISBN 9780804173537
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101890448
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101890455
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781524708030
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In a tour de force of investigative journalism that reads like a spy novel, award-winning Guardian reporter Luke Harding tells Edward Snowden’s astonishing story
Edward Snowden was a 29-year-old computer genius working for the National Security Agency when he shocked the world by exposing the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government. His whistleblowing has shaken the leaders of nations worldwide, and generated a passionate public debate on the dangers of global monitoring and the threat to individual privacy.
For the first time, Harding brings together the many sources and strands of the story, from the day Snowden left his glamorous girlfriend in Honolulu carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of his secret-spilling in Hong Kong, to his battle for asylum and his exile in Moscow. Harding touches on everything from concerns about domestic spying to the complicity of the tech sector—while also placing us in the room with Edward Snowden himself.
The result is a gripping insider narrative—and a necessary and timely account of what is at stake for all of us in the new digital age.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Snowden Files about?
In a tour de force of investigative journalism that reads like a spy novel, award-winning Guardian reporter Luke Harding tells Edward Snowden’s astonishing story
Edward Snowden was a 29-year-old computer genius working for the National Security Agency when he shocked the world by exposing the near-universal mass surveillance programs of the United States government. His whistleblowing has shaken the leaders of nations worldwide, and generated a passionate public debate on the dangers of global monitoring and the threat to individual privacy.
For the first time, Harding brings together the many sources and strands of the story, from the day Snowden left his glamorous girlfriend in Honolulu carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of his secret-spilling in Hong Kong, to his battle for asylum and his exile in Moscow. Harding touches on everything from concerns about domestic spying to the complicity of the tech sector—while also placing us in the room with Edward Snowden himself.
The result is a gripping insider narrative—and a necessary and timely account of what is at stake for all of us in the new digital age.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Snowden Files?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence
Where can I read a sample of The Snowden Files?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781783351046
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Snowden Files?
Luke Harding
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Snowden Files is available as paperback(ISBN 9781783351046) and paperback(ISBN 9780804173520) and paperback(ISBN 9781101972250) and ebook(ISBN 9781101974315) and ebook(ISBN 9780804173537) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101890448) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101890455) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781524708030)
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