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Rebel Journalism: Wilfred Burchett's Global Dispatches

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The provided texts offer an extensive look into the career and observations of Wilfred Burchett, an Australian journalist known for his independent reportage. The sources highlight his groundbreaking coverage of the Hiroshima aftermath, detailing the human cost of radiation and the subsequent censorship efforts. They also cover Burchett's experiences in various global conflicts and political landscapes, including his observations on the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and post-World War II Eastern Europe. Furthermore, the selections introduce key figures he encountered, such as Ho Chi Minh and Kim Il Sung, and include discussions on broader themes like the balance between scientific and artistic pursuits in Soviet society, and the use of mercenaries in African conflicts. Finally, the texts touch upon China's economic development and its complex relationship with Vietnam.

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The provided texts offer an extensive look into the career and observations of Wilfred Burchett, an Australian journalist known for his independent reportage. The sources highlight his groundbreaking coverage of the Hiroshima aftermath, detailing the human cost of radiation and the subsequent censorship efforts. They also cover Burchett's experiences in various global conflicts and political landscapes, including his observations on the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and post-World War II Eastern Europe. Furthermore, the selections introduce key figures he encountered, such as Ho Chi Minh and Kim Il Sung, and include discussions on broader themes like the balance between scientific and artistic pursuits in Soviet society, and the use of mercenaries in African conflicts. Finally, the texts touch upon China's economic development and its complex relationship with Vietnam.

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