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Jane Mayer

Jane Mayer (born 1955) is an American journalist and writer.

Also recorded as Jane Meredith Mayer

Jane Mayer

Author Jane Mayer at the 2008 Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas, United States.

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Born
1955 · New York City.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
journalist · writer
Fields
investigative journalism · American literature
Education
University of Oxford · Yale University · Bedales School · Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Known for
The Dark Side
Honours
Guggenheim Fellowship · George Polk Award · John Chancellor Award · Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · Goldsmith Book Prize · Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting
Languages
English

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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