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William Broad

William J. Broad (born March 7, 1951) is an American science journalist, author and a Senior Writer at The New York Times.

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Known for
Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War Betrayers of the Truth
Occupation
Science journalist
Awards
Pulitzer Prize Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award Emmy Award
Education
University of Wisconsin
Born
William J. Broad March 7, 1951 (1951-03-07) (age 75)

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William Broad

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William Broad

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Awards · 1
William Broad → Pulitzer Prize Alfred I. duPont–Columbia University Award Emmy Award
Born · 1
William Broad → William J. Broad March 7, 1951 (1951-03-07) (age 75)
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William Broad → University of Wisconsin
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William Broad → Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War Betrayers of the Truth
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William Broad → Science journalist
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