Crying for History – A Personal Account of Post-War Iraq

Author: Nie Xiaoyang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The ability to 'cry for history' is a noble emotional realm, and sensitivity—often an unmentioned factor in journalism textbooks—is the quality of an excellent reporter. Both calm and passionate, both delicate and unrestrained, both down-to-earth and philosophical—these should be the manifestations of sensitivity. It can be seen that Nie Xiaoyang truly and describe a extraordinary experience in the life of a journalist. This book provides an in-depth interpretation of the on-the-ground reports and the behind-the-scenes stories of post-war Iraq. As the chief reporter of Xinhua, China's only authoritative news organization with a permanent presence in Iraq, the author Nie Xiaoyang presents to us a panoramic view of Iraqi society, which is undergoing post-war power transitions and suffering from violent hardships. This book provides an in-depth interpretation of the on-the-ground reports and the behind-the-scenes stories of post-war Iraq. As the chief reporter of Xinhua, China's only authoritative news organization with a permanent presence in Iraq, the author Nie Xiaoyang presents to us a panoramic view of Iraqi society, which is undergoing post-war power transitions and suffering from violent hardships.