Understanding Power
Noam Chomsky
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Understanding Power
by Noam Chomsky, Peter R. Mitchell, John Schoeffel
Published
2002
Publisher
Scribe Publications
Pages
432
ISBN-13
9781921753923
Description
"A major new collection from "arguably the most important intellectual alive" (The New York Times). Noam Chomsky is universally accepted as one of the preeminent public intellectuals of the modern era. Over the past thirty years, broadly diverse audiences have gathered to attend his sold-out lectures. Now, in Understanding Power, Peter Mitchell and John Schoeffel have assembled the best of Chomsky's recent talks on the past, present, and future of the politics of power. In a series of enlightening and wide-ranging discussions, all published here for the first time, Chomsky radically reinterprets the events of the past three decades, covering topics from foreign policy during Vietnam to the decline of welfare under the Clinton administration. And as he elucidates the connection between America's imperialistic foreign policy and the decline of domestic social services, Chomsky also discerns the necessary steps to take toward social change. With an eye to political activism and the media's role in popular struggle, as well as U.S. foreign and domestic policy, Understanding Power offers a sweeping critique of the world around us and is definitive Chomsky. Characterized by Chomsky's accessible and informative style, this is the ideal book for those new to his work as well as for those who have been listening for years."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Understanding Power?
This edition of Understanding Power has approximately 432 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Understanding Power?
For most readers, Understanding Power typically takes between 9h 0m and 6h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Understanding Power?
The estimated word count for Understanding Power is approximately 108,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Understanding Power?
Understanding Power was written by Noam Chomsky, Peter R. Mitchell, John Schoeffel.
When was Understanding Power published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.