For over twenty-five years Noam Chomsky's prolific political
intervention has enlightened and inspired radicals while enraging their
opponents in the halls of power. Beginning with a concise biography of
his subject, Milan Rai presents a sympathetic yet probing analysis of
Chomsky's critique of US media and foreign policy and his vision of a
libertarian socialist future. Drawing on the entire range of Chomsky's
prodigious output, including little-known interviews and articles, Rai
examines Chomsky's assault on journalistic self-censorship and business
control of the mass media.
He shows how Chomsky challenges the
US view of itself as a defender of democracy and equal rights by
uncovering the hidden motivations of its foreign policy makers. Rai
draws out features of Chomsky's outlook that are sometimes obscured by a
rapid coverage of a wide range of issues. In particular, he emphasizes
the importance of Chomsky's cultural critique in his ordering of
political priorities.
Accessible and comprehensive, Chomsky's
Politics serves as an excellent introduction for those confronting
Chomsky's critique for the first time. For those already familiar with
his work it corrects some widespread misunderstandings, provides new
insights, and chronicles the extraordinary contribution of a writer
described by the New York Times as ""one of the most important
intellectuals alive.""
Chomsky's Politics - Milan Rai
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