9-11
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583224890 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A book by an invaluable man Chris This book is basically a reprint of Chomsky's "9-11" with a chapter added at the beginning written after the assassination of Osama Bin Laden. Contrary to the ravings of far right demagogues like David Horowitz or a buffoon like Christopher Hitchens, Chomsky does not argue that the US deserved to get attacked on 9-11 or that Osama . "Five Stars" according to A. As shown. Bert McCarthy said Can we handle the truth?. Sobering and unsettling pronouncements jump off the pages (ALL the pages) of this work. Colin Powell, in an interview shortly after the atrocity, was asked "Why do they hate us?" Powell responded to the effect that they hate us because we love freedom. Powell is well-liked in this country -- but somewhat naive if he truly believes
foreign policy in the Middle East and South Asia, and sheds light on the rapidly shifting balance of world power. Informed by his deep understanding of the gravity of these issues and the global stakes, 9-11 demonstrates Chomsky's impeccable knowledge of U.S. In 9-11, Noam Chomsky comments on the September 11th attacks, the new war on terrorism, Osama bin Laden, U.S. involvement with Afghanistan, media control, and the long-term implications of America's military attacks abroad. 9-11's analysis still stands as a measure of how well the media is able to serve its role of informing the citizenry, so crucial to our de
However, the current Chomsky contributes nothing to the legacy he established decades ago. Scott H. Chomsky, who is relentless in condemning the media as incapable of any function other than converting the masses to elite desires, just as relentlessly samples mainstream reporting sources for instances of corporate and government ill doings. . Silverman, Bryn Mawr Coll. 9-11 is a worthwhile purchase for public libraries intent on demonstrating (or risking) balance; Understanding Power is not half as useful a
He has taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 1955 and remains one of America's most uncompromising voices of dissent. . NOAM CHOMSKY is known throughout the world for his political and philosophical writings as well as for his groundbreaking linguistics work