Andrew Ferguson
Andrew Ferguson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Andrew Ferguson is an American journalist, author, and editor best known for his work at _The New Yorker_ magazine.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 29, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois. (Current as of publication date)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American journalist, author, and editor.
Early Life and Background
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Ferguson was born in Chicago to a family that instilled in him a love for reading and writing from an early age. He grew up on the city's South Side, where he developed a keen interest in politics and social justice issues. After completing his secondary education at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois, Ferguson attended Princeton University, graduating with honors in 1983.
Major Accomplishments
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Ferguson's illustrious career spans over three decades, marked by numerous accolades and achievements:
Contributing editor to _The New Yorker_ magazine since 2008.
Pulitzer Prize winner for General Nonfiction in 2011 for his book "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI".
Author of several bestselling books, including "Land of Flickering Shadows" (1990) and "The War of the World: History's Age of Hatred" (2006).Notable Works or Actions
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Ferguson's writing often explores themes of social justice, politics, and American history. Some notable works include:
Killers of the Flower Moon: This book exposed a shocking chapter in American history – the brutal murder of Osage Native Americans by oilmen and corrupt government officials.
* The War of the World: In this work, Ferguson examines the impact of hatred on global politics throughout the 20th century.
Impact and Legacy
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Ferguson's writing has had a significant impact on public discourse, shedding light on dark corners of American history and influencing policy changes. His work continues to inspire new generations of journalists and writers.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Andrew Ferguson's legacy is built on his dedication to unearthing uncomfortable truths about the past and present. As a leading voice in journalism, he has earned the respect of readers worldwide for his meticulous research, nuanced insights, and unwavering commitment to storytelling.
Quotes by Andrew Ferguson
The CFMEU will also respect the outcome of the ballot and continue to extend goodwill to the club.
I believe it made a greater impact on them as they realized that these people had truly lost everything, including the basic essentials of food and water,
I know they're upsetting a good part of the Toronto city council and I know they're upsetting the mayor, but frankly, I don't have any eloquent way to put it: We don't care, we need some sort of presence.
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I want to go to a place where I can go to a football game, take off my shirt, paint my chest and major in beer.
Somewhere in the dim recesses of the journalistic soul lies the horrible suspicion: This is really a pretty shallow and maybe unseemly way for a grownup to make a living.
It is one of the paradoxes of journalism: The more servile a reporter is toward his sources, the more authoritative he can appear in print.
The rank and file members of the club have the capacity to determine whether the proposal has merit or otherwise ... however, we appeal to all concerned to conduct their campaign in a manner which avoids unnecessary division and antagonism amongst supporters, including sponsors, after the issue is decided.
Evolutionary biology is imperialistic, overtaking entire fields of endeavor simply by attaching the prefix bio – or neuro -- to their names: bioethics, no comics, even, God help us, neurotheology. Its logic is deployed against helpless laymen as a bully's truncheon or an argument stopper.