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In this urgent new book, Noam Chomsky surveys the dangers and prospects of our early twenty-first century. Exploring challenges such as the growing gap between North and South, American exceptionalism (including under President Barack Obama), the fiascos of Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S.-Israeli assault on Gaza, and the recent financial bailouts, he also sees hope for the future and a way to move forward—in the democratic wave in Latin America and in the global solidarity movements that suggest "real progress toward freedom and justice."

Hopes and Prospects is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the primary challenges still facing the human race.

"This is a classic Chomsky work: a bonfire of myths and lies, sophistries and delusions. Noam Chomsky is an enduring inspiration all over the world—to millions, I suspect—for the simple reason that he is a truth-teller on an epic scale. I salute him." —John Pilger

"In dissecting the rhetoric and logic of American empire and class domination, at home and abroad, Chomsky continues a longstanding and crucial work of elucidation and activism...the writing remains unswervingly rational and principled throughout, and lends bracing impetus to the real alternatives before us." —Publisher's Weekly

"Chomsky’s commentary is razor sharp and offers a compendium of facts that make a well-supported—and undoubtedly controversial—claim of the incongruity between US actions and the democratic ideals it professes....A valuable resource for both academics and everyday concerned citizens." —ForeWord

Professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Noam Chomsky is widely regarded to be one of the foremost critics of U.S. foreign policy in the world. He has published numerous groundbreaking books, articles, and essays on global politics, history, and linguistics. Among his recent books are The New York Times bestsellers Hegemony or Survival and Failed States.

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June 1, 2010
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Starred Review. This selection of Chomsky's essays and lectures comes divided into geographical areas, but the issues are global in scope and import. In dissecting the rhetoric and logic of American empire and class domination, at home and abroad, Chomsky continues a longstanding and crucial work of elucidation and activism. His latest updates elaborate upon his signature themes—the double standards applied by the centers of U.S. power, including the mainstream media and intellectual culture, and the pervasive disconnect between American policies and public opinion in what Chomsky dubs a dysfunctional democracy. But this book flags another major interest of Chomsky's, signaled in the title: global avenues of resistance, in particular the democratic and independent course being forged across Latin America (where several of these lectures were originally delivered). There are significant redundancies and polemical flourishes, but the writing remains unswervingly rational and principled throughout, and lends bracing impetus to the real alternatives before us. (Mar.)
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Professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Noam Chomsky is widely regarded to be the foremost critic of U.S. foreign policy in the world. He has published a multitude of books, articles and essays on global politics, history, and linguistics. Among his recent books includes "Hegemony or Survival," published by Haymarket Books in audiobook format, with Brian Jones reading.

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ASIN : 1931859965
Publisher : Haymarket Books (June 1, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781931859967
ISBN-13 : 978-1931859967
Item Weight : 15.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.38 inches

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H Peter Epstein

Chomsky writes about things that everyone should know

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Chomsky again proves to be the master story teller by researching the history, back room deals, and political efforts of those who have to win at all costs. His writing is a must to read if we are to be critical thinkers and truly be engaged in our political process. Through his insightful writing, Chomsky forces us to ask difficult questions.

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Everyone who does not understand what is going on in ...

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Everyone who does not understand what is going on in the world today needs to read this book. There are few people that are not afraid of speaking the truth these days. Noam Chomsky has never stopped!

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Leo Blondel

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A must read !

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Michael Anthony Caputo

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Typical Chomsky intellect but not much new news. Worth the time to read ....

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Harriet Heywood

Excellent Chomsky Again

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Noam Chomsky again lays it out in this book. I would recommend all of Chomsky's books to anyone interested in the real history of the United States and its relationship to other countries.

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Ahmed Hegazy

Noam Chomsky doesn't dissappoint

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013

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Noam Chomsky lets his views out there often. This book is no different as he tackles the ideas of American exceptionalism. He talks about the competing theories of International relations and how they have affected our world's history.

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Jamie Michael Norris

Loved it

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This book is classic Chomsky, if you like his previous work you will like this work hopes and prospects....go and buy it now !

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Theo Wenvent

Opens The Mind

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2016

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If you're wanting to leave the cave from Plato's allegory, read this.
It is so refreshing to read the words of a man as articulate and direct as Chomsky.
This book has been eye opening and addictive, highly recommended.

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genius

Z.A.

the usual Chomsky

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As his readers are already used to, in "Hopes and prospects" Chomsky heavily criticizes modern (mostly US) politics, starting from the collonial times and ending with the struggle of the third world to set itself free of the rich centres' of power deadly grip. Although the book does not offer much new material for readers already familiar with Chomsky, I would have given it four stars if it had a clear concept and order. However, it is actually a collection of several lectures Chomsky had given in Chile (as he himself says in the perface), arranged for a printed edition, with only loosely bounded chapters. Further, although as always very sharp and insightful in his comments, Chomsky quite often just wonders off a topic, or the opposite, stays too long on one. Nevertheless, the essence is more than clear, clearly argued and presented, and I can recommend the book to everybody interested in a critical view of the time we live in, and different from the one usually presented.

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Aditya

An excellent piece of work.

Reviewed in India on September 12, 2016

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A realistic approach to understanding American foreign policy.

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