Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky by Noam Chomsky (English) Paperba

Description: Understanding Power by Noam Chomsky Arguably the most important intellectual alive New York Times An indispensable collection of Noam Chomskys talks on the past, present and future of the politics of power Noam Chomsky is universally accepted as one of the worlds leading intellectuals of the modern era. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Arguably the most important intellectual alive New York Times An indispensable collection of Noam Chomskys talks on the past, present and future of the politics of power Noam Chomsky is universally accepted as one of the worlds leading intellectuals of the modern era. Now, for the first time, Peter R. Mitchell and John Schoeffel have assembled the best of Chomskys talks on the politics of power. With an eye to political activism and the medias role in popular struggle, as well as US foreign and domestic policy, Chomsky reinterprets the events of the past three decades, from foreign policy during the Vietnam War to the decline of welfare under the Clinton administration. Highlighting Americas myriad of social inequalities and political issues while offering timely advice for much needed change, Understanding Power is definitive Chomsky. Chomsky ranks with Marx, Shakespeare and the Bible as one of the ten most quoted sources in the humanities GuardianPowerful and timely...his analysis is fair, meticulously researched and fascinating Observer Notes Collected works from the acclaimed political intellectual. The informative and accessible style makes this an ideal introduction to Chomskys work. Author Biography Noam Chomsky is Institute Professor Emeritus in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT, Boston. A member of the Academy of Science, he has published widely in both linguistics and current affairs. Peter R. Mitchell and John Schoeffel are public defenders in New York City. Review "Arguably the most important intellectual alive" New York Times "Chomsky ranks with Marx, Shakespeare and the Bible as one of the ten most quoted sources in the humanities" Guardian "Noam Chomsky is a major scholarly resource. Not to have read him is to court genuine ignorance" The Nation Promotional An indispensable collection of lectures from the worlds leading philosopher, activist, linguist, and critic. Review Text Arguably the most important intellectual alive Review Quote Arguably the most important intellectual alive Promotional "Headline" An indispensable collection of lectures from the worlds leading philosopher, activist, linguist, and critic. Details ISBN0099466066 Pages 432 Year 2003 ISBN-10 0099466066 ISBN-13 9780099466062 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-10-02 Imprint Vintage Subtitle The Indispensable Chomsky Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.973 Author Noam Chomsky Media Book Birth 1928 Short Title UNDERSTANDING POWER Language English Residence Lexington, MA, US Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Publisher Vintage Publishing Edited by Schoeffel, John UK Release Date 2003-10-02 AU Release Date 2003-10-02 NZ Release Date 2003-10-02 Alternative 9781448182589 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1124939;

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