The Chomsky Reader
by Noam Chomsky
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I'm finding it very difficult to read any contemporary, non-fiction works. Despite the potential subject matter being so ripe, most of what I've read can only be described as variations on howling, regardless of socio-political persuasion. Am I sounding cynical?
Therefore, I've re-embarked on the wonderful (though disturbing) journey of "The Chomsky Reader." I cannot adequately expresss how refreshing (though disturbing) it is to read works that are so well thought out and articu...more
Therefore, I've re-embarked on the wonderful (though disturbing) journey of "The Chomsky Reader." I cannot adequately expresss how refreshing (though disturbing) it is to read works that are so well thought out and articu...more
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Read in July, 2007
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people who need a dose of cynicism about US foreign policy
Chomsky is an understandably upset man. Universal grammar is lame, but worse yet the Western academics, American Press, and the American government practice significant amounts of disinformation among themselves and the American people. This book is a collection of essays that does a pretty good job of hitting highlights of U.S. support for human rights abusing regimes and pointing out some likely points of hypocrisy on the part of the U.S. and mainstream academics. The cynicism clouds believa...more
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seriously not a fan of this guy. i think i like his politics, but i am not sure. but he is also like mike moore and abit sensational and to get that he plays fast and loose with the facts.
he qoutes the bayonet as the number one killer in ww1. the bayonets effect is largely phsycological, you run before you stand around to get speared in the gut with it. anyway his facts are verifiably wrong on this, and if these facts are off, well everyting else is now suspect.
he qoutes the bayonet as the number one killer in ww1. the bayonets effect is largely phsycological, you run before you stand around to get speared in the gut with it. anyway his facts are verifiably wrong on this, and if these facts are off, well everyting else is now suspect.
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Read in January, 2007
Everything about Chomsky is so cool and interesting except actually reading him. I mean its ok but I have a hard time getting into the mid 80's political lanscape of Nicaragua right now. So I tried his linguistics stuff, oh brother...
Whatever, he's still a fucking genius.
Whatever, he's still a fucking genius.
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Read in January, 1999
Buku yang wajib dibaca bagi siapa yang ingin mengenal Chomsky. Buku membahas beberapa pokok-pokok pikiran Chomsky mengenai linguistik, politik internasional, dan media.
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I own an autographed copy!! It was signed by Chomsky after a talk at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in the year 2000.
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This has an awesome essay about the Spanish revolution and liberals who don't really believe in democracy.
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There's a lot of information and history here. If I do my homework, I'll understand it a little more.
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Ciara Elend made me curious about this guy since she did name her dog after him and all, lol.
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Great stuff. Though most of the content is available online (see www.chomsky.info)
Great stuff. Though most of the content is available online (see www.chomsky.info)
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Read in January, 2004
Always rereading this book... and I reread it when I recommend it to somebody.
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almost a necessity for any of us who work in and study Mass Communications.
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I am enjoying this book which goes into chomskys ideals and his background.
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Good introduction to and overview of Chomsky's political writing.
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Something I dip into when I'm feeling contrary.
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Read in August, 2007
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DONT TRUST INTELLECTUALS. (good advice!)
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"If I want to understand, let's say, the nature of China and its revolution, I ought to be cautious about literary renditions… Literature can heighten your imagination and insight and understanding, but it surely doesn't provide the evidence that you need to draw conclusions and substantiate conclusions."
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