On Western Terrorism: From Hiroshima to Drone Warfare - Brossura

Chomsky, Noam; Vltchek, Andre

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ISBN 10: 0745333877 ISBN 13: 9780745333878

Casa editrice: Pluto Pr, 2013

Riassunto

In On Western Terrorism Noam Chomsky, world renowned dissident intellectual, discusses Western power and propaganda with filmmaker and investigative journalist Andre Vltchek. The discussion weaves together a historical narrative with the two men's personal experiences which led them to a life of activism.

The discussion includes personal memories, such as the New York newsstand where Chomsky began his political education, and broadens out to look at the shifting forms of imperial control and the Western propaganda apparatus. Along the way the discussion touches on many countries of which the authors have personal experience, from Nicaragua and Cuba, to China, Chile, Turkey and many more.

A blast of fresh air which blows away the cobwebs of propaganda and deception, On Western Terrorism is a powerful critique of the West's role in the world which will inspire all those who read it to think independently and critically.

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Recensione:

'Chomsky’s maturity has endowed him wisdom that acts as a complement to his astonishing command over the specifics of the whole spectrum of political concerns. This substantive authoritativeness set him apart long ago as our foremost intellectual and most beloved commentator on the passing scene of world events, but now he has also become a ‘wise elder,’ and whose views of the world deserves the greatest respect from all of us.' (Richard Falk, Foreign Policy Journal)

'It is absolutely essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the current context of contemporary geo-politics by revealing the often-hidden histories that have given rise to it, as well as highlighting the pressing issues facing the world which are usually ignored going forward.' (Joe Turnbull, inkyneedles.com)

'It makes for enlightening, provocative and revealing reading and it's a welcome antidote to the plethora of books and films on the "horrors" of communism.' (John Green, Morning Star)

L'autore:

Noam Chomsky is a world renowned linguist and one of America's foremost social critics. He is Institute Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at M.I.T. He is the author of numerous books for Pluto Press, including Fateful Triangle, The New Military Humanism, Power and Terror and A New Generation Draws the Line.
Andre Vltchek is a novelist, filmmaker, investigative journalist and playwright. He is the author of a number of books includingIndonesia (Pluto, 2012).

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• Editore: Pluto Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0745333877
• ISBN 13: 9780745333878
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192