Jane Mayer
Jane Mayer (born 1955) is an American journalist and writer.
Also recorded as Jane Meredith Mayer
Jane Mayer

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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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Biography
Jane Mayer studied at University of Oxford, Yale University and Bedales School. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is investigative journalism and American literature. Employment is recorded with The New Yorker. Works named in the authority record are The Dark Side. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, George Polk Award, John Chancellor Award and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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