Key Takeaways:
- 1. Department of Defense records show a lengthy prepublication review process for the book “Skinwalkers at the Pentagon.”
- 2. The manuscript was cleared by multiple agencies but required amendments related to privacy concerns.
- 3. The delays in the review process led to frustration among the authors and considerations of alternative publication strategies.
Newly released Department of Defense records reveal the extensive prepublication review process for the book "Skinwalkers at the Pentagon," which took over a year to complete. The manuscript, submitted in March 2020, was cleared by multiple agencies but required amendments related to privacy concerns. The delays frustrated the authors, leading to considerations of alternative publication strategies. The process sheds light on the challenges faced by authors with government ties in navigating national security vetting processes.
Insight: The case highlights how prepublication reviews for sensitive information can lead to extended delays and frustration, emphasizing the balance between national security concerns and timely public disclosure.
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