Acknowledged psychiatric expert in the field Anthony Feinstein follows up on his investigation of what makes a conflict photographer with this stirring and totally comprehensible examination of what makes an investigative journalist have the ability to take on an entire authoritian regime single-handedly.  It is a unique foray into the lives of some of the least known but more heroic figures of our time.

Moral courage is much in the spotlight today given an upsurge in authoritarian regimes world-wide. Award-winning psychiatrist Anthony Feinstein offers his expert perspective on why investigative journalists stand up to intolerant regimes, often singlehandedly. Nineteen international journalists explain their rationales for the work they do in face-to-face interviews with the author. Moral Courage builds on Professor Feinstein’s strong and lauded track record in the field of conflict journalism research. This book this is an essential read for anyone drawn to topics encompassing biography, conflict, politics and journalism.