Discover 'The Noam Chomsky Lectures', a thought-provoking collection that dives deep into the intersection of language, politics, and media. This work presents a series of riveting lectures by Noam Chomsky, a leading intellectual and linguist, who challenges our perceptions of reality while unveiling vital truths obscured by mass media and political propaganda. The book goes beyond mere academic discourse; it engages readers with pressing issues of conscience and collective awareness. Chomsky's insights encourage critical reflection on how society understands and interacts with governmental and corporate powers. If you seek to enhance your understanding of socio-political dynamics and the role of language in shaping human thought, this book is a must-have. Published by Talonbooks in 1997, this brand-new trade paperback edition (ISBN: 9780889224056) offers an essential resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in the philosophy of language and critical thought. Note that shipping for this item is free, however, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with Chomsky's compelling arguments and bolster your knowledge today!

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780889224056
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 1997
Publisher: Talonbooks


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’Ordinarily, theatre relies on illusion in order to reveal truths; The Noam Chomsky Lectures relies on truths in order to reveal illusions. Following the impetus of Chomsky himself, Brooks and Verdecchia have recognized that mass media, mass spectacle, have trivialized and severed consciousness and conscience, separating both from a communal base. We collectively know little about what is done in our name by our elected governments and the business interests they serve. The Noam Chomsky Lectures assumes not only that we do want to know, that our ‘knowing together’ may change things, but also that it is less painful to know than to not know.’ - Joyce Nelson in her introduction to The Noam Chomsky Lectures