Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky teacher, academic, philosopher, economist, linguist or activist? It is hard to find a field in which Chomsky does not possess a measure of expertise. He is however probably best known for his disdain and willingness to challenge established dogmata and conventions.This illuminating, and urgently needed collection of interviews conducted by radio journalist David Barsamian features Noam Chomsky discussing the wider implications of U.S. foreign policies in the unstable post-9/11 world.

Chomsky has the unique ability to deconstruct and critique often complex arguments and represent them in a fashion that reveals their true bias and implicit ideals. In this text Chomsky deconstructs the various propagandising arguments surrounding various topical issues, including the invasion and occupation of Iraq, the privatisation of public health, the threat of global warming, and the destruction of social welfare. He focuses his criticisms on the cooperation between big government and big business in an imperial quest to subjugate the world and suppress true democracy. As he explores the central issues he also provides amazing insights into racism, sexism, the rise of the religious right and the suppression of the labour movement.

It a world of decreasing media diversity Chomsky’s writings are required reading for anyone wanting to deeply understand the powerful forces shaping world events. In “Imperial Ambitions” Chomsky’s helps the readers examine media articles with a critical mind and read between the lines to find the truths and see through the implicit biases presented as fact. Chomsky offers hope of a better future, however he places the responsibility with the privileged university educated classes. He emphasises that unlike the majority of people in the world we will not face prison, torture or serious oppression if we chose to stand up for that which is morally right.