{"product_id":"the-best-american-magazine-writing-2008-paperback","title":"The Best American Magazine Writing 2008 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThe American Society of Magazin Editors\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJacob Weisberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best American Magazine Writing 2008\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide to the year's most entertaining, politically charged, and sophisticated essays. With pieces first published in \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, among other leading publications, this anthology illuminates the most compelling issues of the past year and points to the topics that will concern us in the next. Chosen from among the winners and finalists of the 2008 National Magazine Awards, these articles span an eclectic range, from a chilling account of the CIA's secret interrogation program to a humorous look at the absurdities of modern medicine, from a scathing critique of America's activities in Iraq to an acid takedown of snark culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe anthology also includes Matthew Scully's fascinating peek inside the making of the George W. Bush presidency; Walter Kirn's surprising report on the mental effects of multitasking; Steve Oney's investigation into the unforeseen casualties of the Iraq War; Christopher Hitchens's frank assessment of the relationship between illicit sex and politics; Matt Taibbi's award-winning profile of Barack Obama; Peter Hessler's tour of China's instant cities; Caitlin Flanagan's flirtation with the online escapades of minors; Kurt Andersen's meditation on American greed; and Evan Wright's absorbing account of Hollywood's oddest comeback. From one girl's escape from Burundi to an exposé of American coal mining, \u003ci\u003eThe Best American Magazine Writing 2008\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the unparalleled work of our greatest writers and critics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is a nonprofit professional organization for editors of print and online magazines edited, published, and distributed in the United States. Established in 1963, ASME currently has around 900 members nationwide and, in association with the Columbia School of Journalism, sponsors the National Magazine Awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJacob Weisberg is editor in chief of the Slate Group. He has written for the \u003ci\u003eNew Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the author of several books, including, most recently, \u003ci\u003eThe Bush Tragedy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 568\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 8.04 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602343419948,"sku":"9780231147149","price":18.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-best-american-magazine-writing-2008-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}