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Occupy (Occupied Media Pamphlet Series)
by
Noam Chomsky
Paperback, 1st Edition, 128 pages
Published
May 1st 2012
by Zuccotti Park Press
(first published 2012)
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This book is not written by Noam Chomsky per se, but is rather a compilation of transcripts from interviews he has done and speeches he has given relating to the Occupy Movement. There is a lot of information and insight in this book for anyone who is interested in the Occupy Movement and sympathises somewhat with its political direction, but anyone wanting a more in depth analysis of the movement will not find it here as this is a mere pamphlet.
There is some repetition of points made in the few...more
There is some repetition of points made in the few...more
Despite the fact that this brief text is the transcription of a speech followed by Q&A, its fire burns long and bright sending its light all around the country and to Europe where the 99%ers are protesting against the unbalance in our nation's economy and the demonizing of pubic institutions. Obviously what's missing are the sounds of Chomsky's voice and those in the audience. The speech begins with rather general comments that aim to validate and inspire the efforts of those involved in the...more
what can I say other than with the name Noam Chomsky associated with any printed material it must be relevant and this little pamphlet is not a disappointment. Living in Vermont, I admit that I feel estranged from most of the world - I am unable to articulate how that happens, it just does. It is such an amazing place: full of small towns and clean air. So as Mr. Dick Cheney said - we create our own reality, this is my reality and I have no real connection with out there except when I read littl...more
Very quick read covering Chomsky's speeches and interviews around the occupy movement. A critique that is clear within any book writing on a movement still in progress, still 'becoming' is the immediate obsolescence it gains months, hours, minutes later. 'Occupy' ostensibly has lost a lot of momentum but it has ventured into other areas of community organization and mobilization in ruptured centrifugal collectives. "Occupy Sandy" is a fantastic example whereby volunteers got together to help vic...more
Amazing, in this work Chomsky answers a number of pressing questions asked by the Occupiers.
Chomsky Answers question of importance relating to the history of political actions by the people, why were they successful and how the current Occupy movement can wield the strategies of the past to strengthen their movement. Chomsky also speaks on the political identity of the movement and how best to ensure that they engage in shared goals in a unified group (with past movements criticised as disjoint...more
Chomsky Answers question of importance relating to the history of political actions by the people, why were they successful and how the current Occupy movement can wield the strategies of the past to strengthen their movement. Chomsky also speaks on the political identity of the movement and how best to ensure that they engage in shared goals in a unified group (with past movements criticised as disjoint...more
A slim volume, but Noam Chomsky is as brilliant as ever.
I think I had inflated expectations for this book, but it was all it purported to be: transcripts of Chomsky's speeches to various Occupies across the US, as well as an essay dedicated to Howard Zinn. They were repetitive, but only because he was delivering the same ideas over and over, in slightly different forms, to these rallies.
This is supposed to be an affordable and accessible part of the Occupied Media Pamphlet series, and it achie...more
I think I had inflated expectations for this book, but it was all it purported to be: transcripts of Chomsky's speeches to various Occupies across the US, as well as an essay dedicated to Howard Zinn. They were repetitive, but only because he was delivering the same ideas over and over, in slightly different forms, to these rallies.
This is supposed to be an affordable and accessible part of the Occupied Media Pamphlet series, and it achie...more
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От трибуната на своята репутация Чомски сипе огън и жупел връз политическата класа, нагласените избори, изчезващата демокрация, разпалването на консумеризма, на оглупяващия стремеж към забавления и всички други добре познати недостатъци на САЩ. На няколко места той все пак признава, че американците като цяло са далеч по-добре от повечето страни в света, но утвърждава някакво хипотетично щастливо състояние, което може...more
От трибуната на своята репутация Чомски сипе огън и жупел връз политическата класа, нагласените избори, изчезващата демокрация, разпалването на консумеризма, на оглупяващия стремеж към забавления и всички други добре познати недостатъци на САЩ. На няколко места той все пак признава, че американците като цяло са далеч по-добре от повечето страни в света, но утвърждава някакво хипотетично щастливо състояние, което може...more
"Occupy" is one of those books that has a lot of juice. I knew this when I found myself underlining on every second page. It's a small book by Noam Chomski though it is not written by him as it consists of a couple on interviews (of him) and his speech at the Occupy Boston a year ago.
Noam Chomski is a Linguistics professor at MIT and that comes out in the extremely concise and clear way with which he writes and speaks. His ideas, though sometimes tagged as "anarchist" are brave, clear and constr...more
Noam Chomski is a Linguistics professor at MIT and that comes out in the extremely concise and clear way with which he writes and speaks. His ideas, though sometimes tagged as "anarchist" are brave, clear and constr...more
We read this book in the "Flint Revolutionary LEFT reading and discussion group". The book is short and not very dense, but made an excellent book for a reading and discussion group.
THe book consists of Chomskys speeches at occupy mixed with some interviews he gave to some occupy media people. The Howard Zinn memorial speech was pretty inspirational.
I also enjoyed Chomsky's perspective on how change happens. As an occupier I felt that he did a good job talking to the movement about its tactics...more
THe book consists of Chomskys speeches at occupy mixed with some interviews he gave to some occupy media people. The Howard Zinn memorial speech was pretty inspirational.
I also enjoyed Chomsky's perspective on how change happens. As an occupier I felt that he did a good job talking to the movement about its tactics...more
Not a bad introduction to Chomsky in relation to the Occupy movement, but on the whole it was a little repetitive and light. One problem I've seen and I am unsure how government/society/movements can resolve is how to capitalize on the largely untapped and seemingly inaccessible human resource we have in this country. Eight percent unemployment, not to mention under-employment means there is a huge untapped resource of human potential that needs to be accessed.
Noam Chomsky nos entrega un pequeño libro donde describe el porque del movimiento Occupy en Estados Unidos.
Se realiza una critica al neo liberalismo y sus políticas económicas como responsables de la creciente desigualdad en la sociedad y la acumulación de riqueza fuera de control que lleva a una acumulación de poder político y de la misma forma a generar ciertas hegemonías culturales que resultan no estar en beneficio la gran mayoría de la población y perpetúan e incrementan la desigualdad daña...more
Se realiza una critica al neo liberalismo y sus políticas económicas como responsables de la creciente desigualdad en la sociedad y la acumulación de riqueza fuera de control que lleva a una acumulación de poder político y de la misma forma a generar ciertas hegemonías culturales que resultan no estar en beneficio la gran mayoría de la población y perpetúan e incrementan la desigualdad daña...more
A 3 not because of the content which would rank a 5, but because it is a compilation of interviews that often cover the same ground in slightly different terms. I especially liked the chapter on Occupy and the Media and the helpful guide to those who have never demonstrated before. It covers our rights as citizens under the Constitution. Recommended for those who know little or nothing about what the Occupy movement has become or why it exists..
A real quick read regarding Chomsky's take on the occupy movement. Overall a pretty digestible and inspirational piece. Because it's a group of interviews the editors selected pieces that tend to overlap or are redundant. Because it's so short, it doesn't make a lot of difference. Also, some nice pieces about Howard Zinn from Chomsky. I'd call this book super accessible.
So stimulative, although very short. Largely focused on the Occupy movement in the US, but is applicable to ones in else where or any other grass-root activities. Made me think of how I could take an active role to change system in my home country that is equally depressed -- and the world ultimately. Also I got to be wanting to know more about current affairs worldwide.
The annoying format of the early transcriptions ramble from repetitive to incoherent. The piece on Howard Zinn is interesting and thoughtful. Otherwise Chomsky simply tries to bolt his pet theories of social decay onto the Occupy movement which, non-contemporaneously, are frankly ridiculous. Nothing to see here unless you live in a cave. Keep walking.
Although as many say this books is repetitive, this is because of its nature: it is a pamphlet compiled of various talks and speeches Noam Chomsky had about the Occupy movement. The texts are not very deep from a theoretical point of view, as they are meant to be read by a wider audience, with various literacy levels and theoretical backgrounds. Furthermore, in many of the interviews/talks Chomsky is asked the same questions, therefore one might say the questions of the interviewers are repetiti...more
A great pamphlet\book outlining the state of our society today, from social and economic inequity, to discussing the Occupy movement. Chomsky gives suggestions on how to bring about change in our society in order to diminish corporate involvement in politics and social issues.
From the beginning of the book, you can clearly see Chomsky’s enthusiasm for the Occupy movement, a citizens-driven movement he has perhaps been waiting his whole life for.
Read the rest of my review here: http://beckyajohnson.net/2012/06/13/n...
Read the rest of my review here: http://beckyajohnson.net/2012/06/13/n...
Being a short compilation of speeches and interviews of Chomsky, it's less than a tightly woven narrative. Still, I always enjoy his intelligent, well thought out views. His short biography of his close friend Howard Zinn was a bonus.
great discussion on the potentials of the occupy movement. but some of parts on the political economy of the roots of the present crisis (i.e. everything was okay until neoliberal assault 30 years ago) misses its mark
I don't share his view of the ideal society, but he does outline the problems and there's some good information about what to do about them.
It's a good book, and I generally agree with the professor. It's very repetitive. It's just transcripts from talks and interviews. He mentions the same things in each one.
A light reading, detailing Chomsky's views on the present and possible futures of the Occupy movement through Q&A with protesters.
This book demonstrates why pamplets are so important. A wonderfully inspiring 'Penguin Special' highlighting some of the Q&A sessions Noam Chomsky has made regarding the US Occupy movement. The quote from and chapter about Howard Zinn were both appropriate and enjoyable.
More Chomsky neo-anarchist stuff. I actually found his piece on Howard Zinn the most interesting. Just be a good bloke, fight the good fight, dont let the 1% jerks get you down!
Chomsky really speaks to some great things in this collection of speeches.
Too short and shallow. Wanted more meaty deliberations
Short, to the point, but repetitive. Excellent ideas, however.
It was a great read. My thoughts on the occupy movement was greatly enriched by Noam Chomsky writing on the revolution and showed it to be more than a passing fad, I hope. With this book ,the radical ,has a chance to become a political party .We! and I see we because I feel after reading this book that I should become more active as a citizen and I do agree with a lot of what the occupy stands for but the occupy has to do and say a lot more so that our message of every American gets what they ne...more
A very important book, everyone should read it. It explains what Occupy is all about.
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Avram Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, political activist, author, and lecturer. He is an Institute Professor and professor emeritus of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Chomsky is credited with the creation of the theory of generative grammar, considered to be one of the most significant contributions to the field of linguistics made in the 20th century. H...more
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