Power and Terror by Noam Chomsky
The ten years of US foreign policy since 9/11 have been characterised by war, torture and rendition. In Power and Terror, Noam Chomsky places these developments in the context of America's long history of aggression and imperialism. Arguing that the US is responsible for much of the terror that it claims to be fighting, Chomsky elegantly explains US actions abroad and their deadly consequences. Including talks, question and answer sessions and unpublished essays, this collection offers the perfect introduction to Chomsky for those unfamiliar with his work, as well as a handy reference guide for seasoned activists. As Obama continues, and in some ways escalates, Bush's militarism, Power and Terror is a timely reminder of why it is so important to insist that the United States lives up to the moral standards it demands of others.
'Judged in terms of the power, range, novelty, and influence of his thought, Noam Chomsky is arguably the most important intellectual alive' -- The New York Times
'On the one hand we have the established media, the respectable community of foreign affairs analysts, the government - on the other, Noam Chomsky' -- The Nation
'For Chomsky, the 'official doctrine'.. of military intervention to safeguard human rights is as much a sham as the 'New World Order' trumpeted during the Gulf War' -- The Guardian
'On the one hand we have the established media, the respectable community of foreign affairs analysts, the government - on the other, Noam Chomsky' -- The Nation
'For Chomsky, the 'official doctrine'.. of military intervention to safeguard human rights is as much a sham as the 'New World Order' trumpeted during the Gulf War' -- The Guardian
Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in history and has profoundly shaped contemporary understanding of American politics. An ally of anarcho-syndicalists the world over, he has authored numerous books on linguistics, history and politics. He is Institute Professor (emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT, and Laureate Professor of Linguistics and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in the Program in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745331379 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745331378 |
| Title | Power and Terror |
| Author | Noam Chomsky |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 2011-04-20 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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