Jimmy's review
Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance (The American Empire Project)
by Noam Chomsky
Jimmy's review
Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance (The American Empire Project) by Noam Chomsky
Jimmy's review
rating:
bookshelves:
imperialism-us-foreign-policy
recommended for: anti-imperialists, pro-imperialist
This was the first book I've ever read about US foreign policy. Chomsky's analysis of US imperialism is thoroughly researched and in-depth. His writing style is quite monotonous and scattered and I did find myself having to re-read paragraphs several times. I set a goal for myself to finish reading it, and I'm sure many other people who have set themselves this goal would not have regretted it either.
The most compelling feature about his work apart from the thorough detail is although at times polemic, he never resorts to emotive rhetoric, although he does sneak in some occasional sarcasm. However objective this book seems, it will still get you angry and pissed off, and sometimes empowered to do something.
The most compelling feature about his work apart from the thorough detail is although at times polemic, he never resorts to emotive rhetoric, although he does sneak in some occasional sarcasm. However objective this book seems, it will still get you angry and pissed off, and sometimes empowered to do something.
