In June 2013, the news organization The Guardian first published articles revealing the shocking revelations that the National Security Agency (NSA) was conducting mass surveillance on all American citizens in secretive bulk-data collection programs. Hundreds of thousands of top-secret documents were leaked from the NSA by a computer programmer named Edward Snowden. This enlightening biography examines the life of Edward Snowden, his reasons for leaking classified documents, his ongoing controversy as a whistleblower, and the revelations and changes in data collection laws that resulted from the massive disclosure.

Edward Snowden worked as a subcontractor for the National Security Agency collecting information culled by domestic surveillance programs. Disturbed by the spying on US citizens, he fled to China and leaked classified documents that were published in newspapers. Living now in Russia and the subject of a 2016 film titled Snowden, he has been charged with violations of the Espionage Act. This book examines the ways the NSA spied on citizens, the moral arguments for doing so, and presents arguments about why Snowden is a hero and a traitor.

In 2013, a British newspaper revealed how U.S. government agencies were collecting private information from millions of telephone calls. The news had been leaked to reporters by Edward Snowden, a private subcontractor for the National Security Agency. Snowden now lives in Russia. He faces criminal charges if he returns to the United States. Is Snowden a traitor for giving away American secrets, or is he a hero for protecting the human rights of the American people? With this book, students can read both sides of the story and decide for themselves.

Les révélations d'Edward Snowden ont exposé l'ampleur de la surveillance de masse par les agences gouvernementales américaines, provoquant des répercussions mondiales significatives sur les politiques, les lois, la technologie et la société. Key Takeaways Déclenchement d'un débat mondial sur l'équilibre entre sécurité nationale et libertés individuelles. Réformes législatives et réglementaires pour encadrer la surveillance gouvernementale. Stimulation de l'innovation technologique pour renforcer la protection de la vie privée. Impact sur la confiance du public envers les gouvernements et les entreprises technologiques. Modification des relations diplomatiques et de la coopération en matière de renseignement entre les pays. Prise de conscience et mobilisation citoyenne pour la défense des libertés numériques. Questions éthiques sur les limites acceptables de la surveillance.

This is an impartial review of Edward Snowden, the infamous NSA whistleblower, who in 2013, released a significant amount of classified documents into the public realm. The whole Edward Snowden affair reads like a hollywood blockbuster, and not the story of a young would-be geek, challenging the powers at be. Read the book and

This biography examines the life of Edward Snowden using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking contemporary photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Snowden's early life, education, and experiences as a government whistleblower. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Conspiracies. Espionage. UFOs. Hidden History. Secret Societies. The Paranormal. “Beyond” brings you stories about the secret and suppressed, the stories "They" don't want you to know! Take the Red Pill and join your fearless host Virgil Hall as he takes you far, far down the Rabbit Hole...to “Beyond"! Edward Snowden has been called a whistleblower, a hero, a traitor, a criminal...but who is he really? In “Beyond: Edward Snowden” we take a look at the man behind the headlines, searching for what might have motivated him to commit one of the biggest leaks of classified information in U.S. history.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first thing I ever hacked was bedtime. I was not allowed to go to bed before my parents did, but I was not going to let that stop me from getting what I wanted. I began setting the clocks in my house ahead of time, and when the authorities failed to notice, I was furious. #2 The Internet is a network of networks that connects nearly every computer in the world. It has given us the ability to digitize and put online almost everything we don’t eat, drink, wear, or dwell in. #3 My generation was the last to grow up in a analogue world. We lived in a grand old house on a little patch of lawn shaded by dogwood trees and strewn in summer with white magnolia flowers. The house had an atypical layout: its main entrance was on the second floor, accessed by a massive brick staircase. #4 I was fascinated by the Commodore 64 my father was using to play Choplifter! I would watch him fly over a moonlit desert and shoot down enemy jets and tanks. He was a hero to me.

As many as 1.4 million citizens with security clearance saw some or all of the same documents revealed by Edward Snowden. Why did he, and no one else, decide to step forward and take on the risks associated with becoming a whistleblower and then a fugitive? Rall delves into Snowden's early life and work experience, his personality, and the larger issues of privacy, new surveillance technologies, and the recent history of government intrusion. Rall describes Snowden's political vision and hopes for the future. In a way, the book tells two stories: Snowden's and a larger one that describes all of us on the threshold of tremendous technological upheaval and political change. Snowden is a portrait of a brave young man standing up to the most powerful government in the world and, if not winning, at least reaching a stand-off, and in this way is an incitation to us all to measure our courage and listen to our consciences in asking ourselves what we might have done in his shoes.

When Edward Snowden began leaking NSA documents in June 2013, his actions sparked impassioned debates about electronic surveillance, national security, and privacy in the digital age. The Snowden Reader looks at Snowden's disclosures and their aftermath. Critical analyses by experts discuss the historical, political, legal, and ethical issues raised by the disclosures. Over forty key documents related to the case are included, with introductory notes explaining their significance: documents leaked by Snowden; responses from the NSA, the Obama administration, and Congress; statements by foreign leaders, their governments, and international organizations; judicial rulings; findings of review committees; and Snowden's own statements. This book provides a valuable introduction and overview for anyone who wants to go beyond the headlines to understand this historic episode.