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OverviewExploring the key debates surrounding human nature, epistemology, the nature of social knowledge, foreign policy, the Propaganda Model, the anarchist tradition and the revolutionary transformation of society, this book reveals and explains the structure and power of Chomsky's work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison EdgleyPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2015 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 3.698kg ISBN: 9781137320209ISBN 10: 1137320206 Pages: 196 Publication Date: 04 August 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Notes on Contributors Introduction; Alison Edgley PART I: HISTORICAL CONTEXT 1. Chomsky and Religion; Ronald E Osborn 2. Chomsky and the Anarchist Tradition; Benjamin J Pauli PART II: KEY WORKS 3. Human Nature and Universal Moral Grammar; Peter Wilkin 4. The Propaganda Model: Still Relevant Today?; Piers Robinson PART III: THEMES AND DEBATES 5. Method, Methodology and politics; Alison Edgley 6. Chomsky vs Pinker on Human Nature and Politics; James McGilvray PART IV: CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE 7. How useful is a Propaganda Model for Screen Entertainment?; Matthew Alford 8. Chomsky and Revolution; Milan Rai Reflections; Alison Edgley Guide to Further ReadingReviews'This collection presents an admirable account of Chomsky's social and political thought. The individual contributions are of high quality and wide-ranging. I know of no better introduction to Chomsky's continuing relevance.'-David McLellan, Emeritus Professor of Political Theory, University of Kent, UK and Fellow of Goldsmith's College, University of London, UK Author InformationAlison Edgley, Associate Professor of Social Science and Health, University of Nottingham, UK Benjamin J. Pauli, Lecturer, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, USA James McGilvray, Emeritus Professor, McGill University, Canada Matthew Alford, Associate Teacher, University of Bristol, UK Ronald E. Osborn, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Peace and Justice Studies Program, Wellesley College, USA Peter Wilkin, Reader in Sociology and Communications, Brunel University, UK Piers Robinson, Senior Lecturer in International Politics, University of Manchester, UK Milan Rai, award-winning peace activist Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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