BBC NEWS | In Depth | September 11 one year on (original) (raw)
BBC News Online presents a series of video essays on 11 September and the aftermath of the attacks. A cross section of authors and artists present their views on the events of that day and on the subsequent US-led war on terror.
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American academic Noam Chomsky rose to prominence for opposing the Vietnam War and has criticised successive White House administrations.
Damien Hirst One of Britain�s most acclaimed, and notorious artists - with his works exploring death stirring particular controversy.
Salar Abdoh Iranian-born author Salar Abdoh witnessed the 11 September attack on New York - an atrocity his spy novel The Poet Game eerily predicted.
Antony Beevor Historian Antony Beevor has written on some of the 20th century's most savage battles. His book on Stalingrad topped the best seller lists.
Nawal El Saadawi Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi has enraged many Islamic fundamentalists with her views.
