John Pilger, a prominent journalist known for his critical approach to capitalism and Western foreign policies, has died at the age of 84. His documentaries and books shed light on the failings of governments worldwide, including his home country Australia. While he inspired many journalists, his controversial campaigning style often simplified issues and exaggerated his views.
John Pilger , a giant of journalism born in Australia in 1939, has died at the age of 84, according to a statement released online by his family. His numerous books and especially his documentaries opened the world’s eyes to the failings, and worse, of governments in many countries – including his birthplace.
He inspired many journalists, and journalism students, with his willingness to critique the damaging effects on ordinary people’s lives of capitalism and Western countries’ foreign policies, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom. But his campaigning approach to journalism also regularly provoked controversy. That was partly because of his trenchant dissent from official stances, and partly because in aiming to reach the broadest possible audience, he tended to oversimplify issues and overstate his views
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