For over 25 years, Noam Chomsky's prolific political intervention has enlightened and inspired radicals whilst 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 United States' 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, this book examines Chomsky's assault on journalistic self-censorship and business control of the mass media. It shows how Chomsky challenges the US's view of itself as a defender of democracy and equal rights by uncovering the hidden motivations of its foreign policy makers. It draws out features of Chomsky's outlook which are sometimes obscured by a rapid coverage of a wide range of issues. In particular, the book emphasizes the importance of Chomsky's cultural critique in his ordering of political priorities. This comprehensive volume serves as a useful introduction for those confronting Chomsky's critique for the first time.
For those already familiar with his work, it corrects some widespread misunderstanding, 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".
- ISBN10 1859849164
- ISBN13 9781859849163
- Publish Date 15 May 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 May 2001
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Verso Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English