Presenting an arresting analysis of U.S. foreign policy and the war on terror, this original recording delivers a provocative lecture on the nation’s past and present use of force. Demonstrating how imperial powers have historically invented fantastic reasons to sell their wars to their people, this powerful examination illustrates the attack on Iraq as not just a mistake but also a crime, proposing that the criminals behind it should be brought to justice. The discourse focuses on the present U.S. disregard for the Geneva Conventions and the dangerous and immoral use of “anticipatory self-defense” to undermine the United Nations Charter and international law.

In spite of this dark assessment, Chomsky maintains hope for democracy at home and abroad by inspiring listeners to shake off our political malaise and work to build a more egalitarian future for all.

About Noam Chomsky:

Noam Chomsky, internationally renowned MIT professor, practically invented modern linguistics. In addition to his pioneering work in that field he has been a leading voice for peace and social justice for many decades. He is in huge demand as a public speaker all over world. The New Statesman calls him, "The conscience of the American people." The New York Times says he's "a global phenomenon, perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet." Author of scores of books, his latest are The Essential Chomsky and What We Say Goes.

Reviews:

"A global phenomenon, perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet." --The New York Times

 "The conscience of the American people." --The New Statesman

Product Details:

Audio CD by Naom Chomsky
Publisher: PM Press/Trade Root
Released: December 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60486-100-6 UPC: 877746001024
Format: Audio CD
Time: 60 minutes
Package Size: 5.5 by 5.5
Subjects: Spoken Word, Politics