This epic book just might be the perfect antidote for anyone who despairs about the state of the media—and the ability of journalists to stand for truth and justice—in an era when authoritarian leaders are gaining ground.
As Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker wrote: "Much of what is today called 'social criticism' consists of members of the upper classes denouncing the tastes of the lower classes (bawdy entertainment, fast food, plentiful consumer goods) while considering themselves egalitarians."
