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OverviewUpon its original publication in 1993, Letters from Lexington reaffirmed Noam Chomsky's status as one of the most incisive critics of the American media. Reissued with a new foreword by Chomsky’s long-term collaborator, radio broadcaster David Barsamian, this prescient book remains startlingly relevant in our current age of disinformation and “fake news.” Throughout the book, Chomsky critiques the media’s complicity in US domestic and foreign policy. In particular, Chomsky's analyses of the politics of the Reagan and earlier Bush administrations offer illuminating perspectives on the events, key players, and policies that would continue to shape America's national agenda during the presidency of George W. Bush and the “War on Terrorism.” Letters from Lexington remains an indispensable guide to the American propaganda machine and the shibboleths of the mainstream media. As such, this book will appeal to students and scholars with an interest in the media and US domestic and foreign policy, as well as serve as a vital tool for activists and general readers seeking to question dubious narratives put forward by the mainstream media. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Noam ChomskyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 3rd edition ISBN: 9781032870113ISBN 10: 1032870117 Pages: 124 Publication Date: 10 June 2024 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsForeword to the 2024 Edition David Barsamian Foreword to the;2004 Edition Edward S. Herman Introduction to the 2004 Edition Donaldo Macedo Introduction Noam Chomsky 1. What Makes Mainstream Media Mainstream 2. “The Middle East Lie” 3. Defensive Aggression 4. The Sunday Times Makes for a Day of No Rest 5. Notes on the Culture of Democracy 6. Third World, First Threat 7. “Yearning for Democracy” 8. Apostles of Nonviolence 9. UN = US 10. Postscript: “Riding Moynihan's Hobby Horse” 11. Our “Sense of Moral Purpose” 12. “We the People” 13. Bringing Peace 14. The Burdens of Responsibility 15. The Death and Life of Stalinism 16. Toxic Omissions 17. “Fiendish Acts” 18. The PC Thought Police 19. Rest in Peace 20. Class Struggle as UsualReviewsAuthor InformationNoam Chomsky is one of the most cited scholars in history and has profoundly shaped contemporary understanding of American politics. 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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