Pirates and Emperors, Old and New - 2nd Edition by Noam Chomsky (Paperback)

About the Book

A brilliant account of the workings of state terrorism by the world's foremost critic of U.S. Imperialism.

Book Synopsis

Pirates and Emperors is a brilliant exploration of the role of the United States in the Middle East that exposes how the media manipulates public opinion about what constitutes "terrorism." Chomsky masterfully argues that appreciating the differences between state terror and nongovernmental terror is crucial to stopping terrorism and understanding why atrocities like the bombing of the World Trade Center and the killing of the Charlie Hebdo journalists happen.

Review Quotes

"Disturbing reading and as always, indispensable."
--Ubyssey

"Raises provocative questions about U.S. diplomacy
--Maclean's Magazine

Praise for Noam Chomsky

"Our greets unraveled of accredited lies."
--New Statesman

"An exploder of received truths."
--New York Times

About the Author

Noam Chomsky is Institute Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston. A member of the American Academy of Science, he has published widely in both linguistics and current affairs. His books include At War with Asia, Towards a New Cold War, Fateful Triangle: The U. S., Israel and the Palestinians, Necessary Illusions, Hegemony or Survival, Deterring Democracy, Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy and Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media.