Betraying the Nobel: The Secrets and Corruption Behind the Nobel Peace Prize by

Description: Betraying the Nobel by Unni Turrettini, Michael Nobel Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A revelatory examination of the Nobel Peace Prize—the most prestigious, admired, and controversial honor of our time. Publisher Description A revelatory examination of the Nobel Peace Prize—the most prestigious, admired, and controversial honor of our time.The Nobel Prize, regardless of category, has always been surrounded by politics, intrigue, even scandal. But those pale in comparison to the Peace Prize. In Betraying the Nobel, Norwegian writer Unni Turrettini completely upends what we thought we knew about the Peace Prize—both its history and how it is awarded. As 1984s winner, Desmond Tutu, put it, "No sooner had I got the Nobel Peace Prize than I became an instant oracle." However, the Peace Prize as we know it is corrupt at its core. In the years surrounding World War I and II, the Nobel Peace Prize became a beacon of hope, and, through its peace champions, became a reference and an inspiration around the world. But along the way, something went wrong. Alfred Nobel made the mistake of leaving it to the Norwegian Parliament to elect the members of the Peace Prize committee, which has filled the committee with politicians more loyal to their political partys agenda than to Nobels prizes prerogative. As a result, winners are often a result of political expediency. Betraying the Nobel will delve into the surprising, and often corrupt, history of the prize, and examine what the committee hoped to obtain by its choices, including the now-infamously awarded Cordell Hull, as well as Henry Kissinger, Al Gore, and Barack Obama. Turrettini shows the effects of increased media attention, which have turned the Nobel into a popularity prize, and a controversial and provocative commendation. The selection of winners who are not peace champions according to the mandates of Alfred Nobels will creates distrust. So does lack of transparency in the selection process. As trust in leadership and governance reaches historic lows, the Nobel Peace Prize should be a lodestar. Yet the modern betrayal of the Nobels spirit and intentions plays a key role in keeping societal dysfunctions alive. But there is hope. Betraying the Nobel will show how the Nobel Peace Prize can again become a beacon for leadership, a catalyst for change, and an inspiration for rest of us to strive for greatness and become the peace champions our world needs. Author Biography Norwegian-born Unni Turrettini grew up a multicultural citizen, living in Norway, the United States, France, and Switzerland. She has law degrees from Norway, France, and the United States, and is a member of the New York Bar. She worked numerous years in law and finance in Paris, France, and Geneva, Switzerland. Her other works include The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer, published by Pegasus Books (2015). After many years abroad, she now lives in Oslo with her family. Details ISBN 1643135643 ISBN-13 9781643135649 Title Betraying the Nobel Author Unni Turrettini, Michael Nobel Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 304 Publisher Pegasus Books GE_Item_ID:137644841; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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