The age of WikiLeaks

Charting the incredible rise of WikiLeaks, and its political and media impact, from April 2010 to February 2011, [this book] includes gripping, revelatory chapters on every major WikiLeaks release of the past year, from Iraq and Afghanistan "war logs" to the secret diplomatic cables that have sparked outrage and debate -- and rebellions -- all over the world. Plus: current controversies, media failures, legal moves against Julian Assange, the role of "Anonymous" and other hackers, and what lies ahead in the brave new world of leaking.