Power Systems: Conversations on Global Democratic Uprisings and the New Challenges to U.S. Empire (American Empire Project) by Noam Chomsky (PDF)

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A compelling new set of interviews on our changing and turbulent times with Noam Chomsky, one of the world’s foremost thinkersIn this new collection of conversations, conducted from 2010 to 2012, Noam Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent concerns: the future of democracy in the Arab world, the implications of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the European financial crisis, the breakdown of American mainstream political institutions, and the rise of the Occupy movement. As always, Chomsky presents his ideas vividly and accessibly, with uncompromising principle and clarifying insight.The latest volume from a long-established, trusted partnership, Power Systems shows once again that no interlocutor engages with Chomsky more effectively than David Barsamian. These interviews will inspire a new generation of readers, as well as longtime Chomsky fans eager for his latest thinking on the many crises we now confront, both at home and abroad. They confirm that Chomsky is an unparalleled resource for anyone seeking to understand our world today.

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⭐This book is a collection of interviews with Chomsky, and is divided into several chapters, each with a broad theme. There were topics I was hazy on such as Western Sahara persecution as well as a few others. Basically, Chomsky breaks down his beliefs on how the world is being dominated via imperialist aggression by the Western powers over weaker states. He has a soft spot for Central and South America as they are the ones that have been very troubled in recent history in a significant way (among others of course). It’s really good to read Chomsky because he examines things that people don’t examine, and the interviewer in this case does that well too, injecting some useful and interesting topics. One of the topics I am very familiar with: the union protests in Madison, Wisconsin 2011-2. I was a graduate student at the time, and I remember it well how Scott Walker “broke” the unions, and the state hasn’t been the same since. Educators are just not valued in the country, and I agree with that. Where else can you find a thoughtful conversation about these issues?Recommended.

⭐In discussing Saigon in 1963 and 1964 and Kabul today, Noam Chomsky points out:”What happened in Vietnam in the early 1960’s is gone from history….it’s essentially disappeared.”Chomsky then reviews the 1954 Peace Treaty between US and Vietnam, and the subsequent repression, torture and death of seventy to eighty thousand people in the years up to 1961, Kennedy’s invasion and bombing of South Vietnam in 1962, authorizing Napalm (chemical warfare), displacing millions of people out of the countryside while destroying large parts of it. Then in 1963 the Kennedy Admistration organized a coup against the two brothers, Diem (president) and Ngo Din Nhu who were killed.These covert actions soon escalated into the Viet Nam War (never declared by Congress) and is just one example of American Imperialism, at one point bombing villages 24 hours a day for a year or more, the B-52’s long gone by the times the bombs hit.If you, like ten’s of thousands, made the decision to go to Canada, protest the war, or avoid the draft and may have had lingering doubts about your decision, this book reveals the history you could not possibly have imagined, and the evil effects of the military industrial machine.Without Prof. Chomsky, you could never fully comprehend the depths of US foriegn intervention.

⭐Frankly, I wasn’t too sure about this book. I knew of Noam Chomsky and had seen a few interviews on PBS, so I knew his position on a few issues. However, I wasn’t sure if I would really be interested in this book, but I took a chance. To my surprise (and, perhaps, chargin), I was hooked. In what could easily be a very convoluted subject matter, this book was written in common sense manner and an easy to understand conversaional style with the help of David Barsamian. The format of the book is a series of questions and answers which are well reasoned and detailed. Dr. Chomsky isn’t shy about taking a swipe at the Left as well as the Right. The book, which covers just 160 pages, cover topics such as energy, foreign policy, global and domestic economics, global upraisings, and privacy. If you’re wanting to understand the “why” behind today’s news, this is the book for you. I also recommend Norm Chomsky’s “How the World Works” too. Same format but more material.

⭐This is one of Chomsky’s trilogy and is a magnificent legacy to Americans who want to know what our true imperial history is like. Chomsky documented his findings in great depth, so this is no opinionated rant but it reads as he spoke: plainly, well organized and compelling. If a reader is curious as to why they hate us?, this book throws a bright light on how the imperial system works. One of the last of Chomsky’s books and it prepares the reader for his master-insight into American hubris: Nemesis.

⭐It’s always good to read Chomsky, even if it is somewhat repetitive. The interview format as a book is not that interesting; it’s difficult to find the common thread that makes this a book rather than an article piece in a magazine. Of course the length and breadth of the material and completeness of the material make it worth the read. Overall, reading Chomsky and Barsamian’sprovocative questions makes this a book worth the time and thought.

⭐I liked the way the book is organized. I felt like I was a guest in Mr. Chomsky’s house and listened to their conversation. The reason I gave the book three stars is because I found Mr. Chomsky a little biased about his views on education. He is very open minded about many issues, but he looks at education only from one perspective, that is being against the efforts to improve public education. I agree with him about the need to support public schools and teachers, however not all the reform ideas are bad and useless. When he says “charter schools are not doing any better”, it does not sound logically right. Even if there is one charter school that is doing better (there are many indeed), his statement becomes false. This makes me question his other thoughts.But overall, it was a joyful read.

⭐I’d never delved into Chomsky before, but enjoyed this book. It’s set up as a series of essays, interview overviews and conversations. I found it very easy to get into his views, many of which I shared across a number of areas. It certainly made me interested in reading more from him in the future.

⭐There are some areas that need time to sink in. His ideas are so different from ordinary accessible reading that very close reading is required.

⭐This was my first contact with Noam Chomsky, despite the fact that I had heard immensely about him. I should say that I am very much pleased with my purchase: Noam Chomsky is indeed a great intellectual in the true meaning of the word, as someone who has several interests and who reads a considerable amount of literature on a variety of subjects. Despite the fact that the book covers a vast array of subjects, I should say that I found his opinions always very well informed and trully provocative in the sense of someone who can go further than the opinions sold in the newspapers and specialised literature towards making his own mind in several subjects. Together with Habermas, Chomsky is definitely one of the greatest public intellectuals alive. A must read to someone who is interested in having an informed viewpoint of the contemporary world.

⭐Many people see Chomsky as someone who’s thoughts and opinions are so not in tune with their world that what he says is heresy. In a world of so much misinformation he is a shining beacon of light. The book is consistently to the point and a fascinating read.

⭐Another great find. Happy hubby here

⭐All essays are quite inspirational. A must to read.

⭐this was also help how the hegemony powers work around the world in order to achieve their interest on others, and neglecting other ethnic groups who are truly seeks the international help to achieve their rights.

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