Description
In this widely acclaimed study of global politics, Chomsky offers a devastating critique of conventional definitions of the 'new world order'. It is, he argues, nothing more than an ingenious piece of 'historical engineering', whereby the pretexts for the Cold War - nuclear threat, Eastern Bloc menace - have been deftly replaced by a new set of convenient justifications for a Western agenda that remains largely unchanged.
Now with a new and extensive epilogue on the Middle East, World Orders Old And New is as relevant now as when it was first published.
About the Author
Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in history and has profoundly shaped contemporary understanding of American politics. An ally of anarcho-syndicalists the world over, he has authored numerous books on linguistics, history and politics. He is Institute Professor (emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT, and Laureate Professor of Linguistics and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in the Program in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona.
Reviews
'The most we can hope for I suppose is that every reporter might one day carry World Orders, Old and New around in his back pocket' -- Robert Fisk, Independent
'Chomsky's work is neither theoretical, nor ideological: it is passionate and righteous. It has some of the qualities of Revelations, the Old Testament prophets and Blake' -- Ken Jowitt, TLS
Book Information
ISBN 9780745313207
Author Noam Chomsky
Format Paperback
Page Count 358
Imprint Pluto Press
Publisher Pluto Press
Weight(grams) 432g
Now with a new and extensive epilogue on the Middle East, World Orders Old And New is as relevant now as when it was first published.
About the Author
Noam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in history and has profoundly shaped contemporary understanding of American politics. An ally of anarcho-syndicalists the world over, he has authored numerous books on linguistics, history and politics. He is Institute Professor (emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at MIT, and Laureate Professor of Linguistics and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in the Program in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona.
Reviews
'The most we can hope for I suppose is that every reporter might one day carry World Orders, Old and New around in his back pocket' -- Robert Fisk, Independent
'Chomsky's work is neither theoretical, nor ideological: it is passionate and righteous. It has some of the qualities of Revelations, the Old Testament prophets and Blake' -- Ken Jowitt, TLS
Book Information
ISBN 9780745313207
Author Noam Chomsky
Format Paperback
Page Count 358
Imprint Pluto Press
Publisher Pluto Press
Weight(grams) 432g
