Chomsky, Noam
Deterring Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099135012
- author:
- Chomsky, Noam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- American history: postwar, from c 1945 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Deterring Democracy by Noam Chomsky is a thought-provoking analysis of American Imperialism. Since World War II, the United States has dominated global politics and economics, but its economic power has declined in recent years. Chomsky warns that this imbalance could have catastrophic consequences, as the US exploits its advantage to enforce its national interests at the expense of weaker nations. Chomsky examines the connections between the US's repression of information inside the country and its aggressive foreign policy. He reveals a disturbing pattern of American Imperialism, where the US seeks to maintain control through coercion and manipulation. This book offers a timely critique of the US's role in the world, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability. Published in 1992, Deterring Democracy is a significant work that challenges readers to think critically about the nature of power and its impact on global politics.