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The trial of Julian Assange : a story of persecution
- Title
- The trial of Julian Assange : a story of persecution / Nils Melzer, (with Oliver Kobold).
- Author
- Melzer, Nils
- Publication
- London ; Brooklyn, NY : Verso Books, 2022.
- ©2022
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Details
- Description
- 354 pages; 25 cm
- Summary
- "Nils Melzer's compelling investigation shows how, through secrecy, impunity and, crucially, public indifference, unchecked power risks annihilating Western democracy and the rule of law. The case of Julian Assange could set a chilling precedent"--
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Trials, litigation, etc.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Part 1. A Glimpse Behind the Curtain. How to miss an elephant -- WikiLeaks' role in society -- Initial contradictions come to light -- My investigation begins -- Crossing the Rubicon -- Part 2. Anatomy of a Persecution. Swedish judicial persecution -- Anglo-Swedish extradition trial -- Ecuadorian Embassy asylum -- A look across the Atlantic -- Part 3. Fighting for the Truth. Governmental denial of reality -- Collapse of the Swedish case -- Public opinion begins to turn -- British torture by attrition -- Anglo-American show trial -- Epilogue.
- Call Number
- JFE 22-2816
- ISBN
- 9781839766220
- 1839766220
- LCCN
- 2021049427
- OCLC
- 1250346710
- Author
- Melzer, Nils, author.
- Title
- The trial of Julian Assange : a story of persecution / Nils Melzer, (with Oliver Kobold).
- Publisher
- London ; Brooklyn, NY : Verso Books, 2022.
- Copyright Date
- ©2022
- Edition
- [First Edition Hardback].
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Form:
- Online version: Melzer, Nils. Trial of Julian Assange First Edition Hardback. Brooklyn, NY ; London : Verso Books, 2022 9781839766251 (DLC) 2021049428
- Research Call Number
- JFE 22-2816