The Essential Chomsky: Essays On Freedom And Democracy (New Press Essential Ser.)

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The seminal writings of America&’s leading philosopher, linguist, and political thinker—&“the foremost gadfly of our national conscience&” (The New York Times). For the past fifty years Noam Chomsky&’s writings on politics and language have established him as a preeminent public intellectual as well as one of the most original political and social critics of our time. Among the seminal figures in linguistic theory over the past century, Chomsky has also secured a place among the most influential dissident voice in the United States. Chomsky&’s many bestselling works—including Manufacturing Consent, Hegemony or Survival, Understanding Power, and Failed States—have served as essential touchstones for activists, scholars, and concerned citizens on subjects ranging from the media and intellectual freedom to human rights and war crimes. In particular, Chomsky&’s scathing critique of the US wars in Vietnam, Central America, and the Middle East have furnished a widely accepted intellectual premise for antiwar movements for nearly four decades. The Essential Chomsky assembles the core of his most important writings, including excerpts from his most influential texts over the past half century. Here is an unprecedented, comprehensive overview of the thought that animates &“one of the West&’s most influential intellectuals in the cause of peace&” (The Independent). &“Chomsky ranks with Marx, Shakespeare, and the Bible as one of the ten most quoted sources in the humanities—and is the only writer among them still alive.&” —The Guardian &“Noam Chomsky is one of the most significant challengers of unjust power and delusions; he goes against every assumption about American altruism and humanitarianism.&” —Edward Said &“A rebel without a pause.&” —Bono
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2008

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Publisher Quality
Book Size:
528 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781595585660
Related ISBNs:
9781595581891
Publisher:
The New Press
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Copyrighted By:
Anthony Arnove
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Language Arts, Communication, Philosophy, Politics and Government
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Anthony Arnove

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