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Imprint. Fearless and outspoken, Chomsky provides a wide-ranging analysis of the terrorist attacks of September 11, which contrasts with the shallow commentary of much of the mainstream press. He comments on the new 'war on terrorism', the US involvement in Afghanistan and the long term implications of recent actions.
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Hamburg [u.a.] Europa-Verl. 2002
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LibraryThing member poetontheone
Through a series of excerpts from interviews with both foreign and domestic media, Chomsky provides a historical and political context for for the events of September 11th. Published in 2001, and revised in 2002, the book is now somewhat dated. Also, as many of the questions posed by interviewers
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are similar, Chomsky repeatedly brings up the same points, causing a good amount of overlap throughout the work. These two details aside, the book is still a valuable resource for gaining insight into the politics and history that gave genesis to the events of that day. Show Less
LibraryThing member HistReader
This book is a collection of hand selected and abridged interviews Noam Chomsky granted to numerous media outlets. These interviews occurred over a span of about one month after the September 11th attacks. The editor makes no attempt at explaining his exclusion of repetitive answers to keep the
In regards to Mr. Chomsky, I did learn he has a more tempered idea about the 9-11 attacks than I perceived. While he will never provide the US government benefit of the doubt when it comes to "economic terrorism" from Vietnam to Nicaragua to al Shifa pharmaceutical plant, he does dispute a causal effect between bin Laden and the actions to the World Trade Center with "economic imperialism."
In short, while I don't agree with the linguist, I was surprised to learn more about his views.
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compendium unnecessarily redundant.In regards to Mr. Chomsky, I did learn he has a more tempered idea about the 9-11 attacks than I perceived. While he will never provide the US government benefit of the doubt when it comes to "economic terrorism" from Vietnam to Nicaragua to al Shifa pharmaceutical plant, he does dispute a causal effect between bin Laden and the actions to the World Trade Center with "economic imperialism."
In short, while I don't agree with the linguist, I was surprised to learn more about his views.
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LibraryThing member trav
It's hard to argue with someone as well read and complete as Chomsky. So rarely do I find myself arguing with him, even when I disagree.
As usual this book presents some of Chomsky's very detailed analysis on US actions around the globe and his opinions on the outcomes of those actions. It seems a
A lot of the material in this book has been printed before in other Chomsky books. This one is sort of a "new organization of the timelines and 'cause and effect' policy notes" that Chomsky has presented.
This is a strong read for anyone wanting to hear a clear concise voice on policies, politics, and history that pre-dates 9-11, whether you think those policies are to blame or not.
As usual this book presents some of Chomsky's very detailed analysis on US actions around the globe and his opinions on the outcomes of those actions. It seems a
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very clear line for Chomsky, between US actions over the past 20 years and the terrorist attacks of 9-11. A lot of the material in this book has been printed before in other Chomsky books. This one is sort of a "new organization of the timelines and 'cause and effect' policy notes" that Chomsky has presented.
This is a strong read for anyone wanting to hear a clear concise voice on policies, politics, and history that pre-dates 9-11, whether you think those policies are to blame or not.
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LibraryThing member questbird
Commentary. Interesting collection of interviews with Noam Chomsky following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the USA. I found it much more concise and readable than some of Chomsky's more academic efforts.
LibraryThing member bke
Useful to put the attacks in context, and hits at how we could have better responded, but it is in a question and answer format. This a format that always irritates me. It tends to feel disjointed and prevents a coherent analysis.
LibraryThing member dbsovereign
Not classic Chomsky, but resounds with a truth we must face sooner or later: we have been responsible for a lot of unnecessary death.
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Awards
CLMP Firecracker Award (Politics — 2002)
Original publication date
2001