"The Best American Magazine Writing 2008" is an essential guide
to the year's most entertaining, politically charged, and
sophisticated essays. With pieces first published in "The Nation,"
"National Geographic," "Vanity Fair," and the "New Yorker," 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.
The 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 expos? of American coal mining,
"The Best American Magazine Writing 2008" showcases the
unparalleled work of our greatest writers and critics.
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