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Noam Chomsky David Barsamian
ISBN 9780241981993
Rs. 880
Penguin Press
Global Discontents
Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy
Who it's for: Readers interested in Chomsky's political analysis and global issues
In 'Global Discontents,' acclaimed public intellectual Noam Chomsky, in conversation with long-time collaborator David Barsamian, offers a critical analysis of the contemporary global landscape. Spanning ten interviews conducted between 2013 and 2016, the book confronts escalating crises from climate change and state surveillance to international conflicts, advocating for fundamental systemic changes to address these pressing issues.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into Noam Chomsky's perspective on critical global challenges, including environmental crises, surveillance, and geopolitical instability. Explore arguments for radical systemic changes necessary to tackle urgent issues facing future generations. Trace Chomsky's intellectual evolution and personal reflections through candid dialogues with David Barsamian. Understand the historical context and potential trajectories of current global discontents from a leading voice in political thought.
Highlights
- Ten interviews conducted between 2013 and 2016
- Covers climate change, state surveillance, and international conflicts
- Advocates for fundamental systemic changes
- Includes Chomsky's personal reflections and intellectual evolution
- Conversations with long-time collaborator David Barsamian
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What is the format of the book?
It consists of ten interviews conducted between 2013 and 2016.
What topics are covered?
The interviews address climate change, state surveillance, international conflicts, and other global crises.
Who is the interviewer?
David Barsamian, a long-time collaborator of Chomsky.
What is the book's main argument?
It advocates for fundamental systemic changes to address pressing global issues.
Does the book include personal reflections?
Yes, it traces Chomsky's intellectual evolution and includes personal reflections.