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Power Systems: Conversations on Global Democratic Uprisings and the New Challenges to U.S. Empire
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LENGTH7 hrs and 8 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-08-13
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Publisher's Summary
A compelling new set of interviews on our changing and turbulent times with Noam Chomsky, one of the world's foremost thinkers...
In 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, this collection shows once again that no interlocutor engages with Chomsky more effectively than David Barsamian. These interviews will inspire a new generation of listeners, 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.
©2012 Noam Chomsky (P)2013 Macmillan Audio
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Christine Santa Fe, NM, United States 03-08-13 Member Since 2011- HELPFUL VOTES
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"This is not a book, it's an interview"
I was very disappointed to discover that this is a recorded interview with Chomsky, not a book. So it is very repetitive and much of the interview is conducted over the phone so the audio quality is very poor. You have to be a huge fan of Chomsky to want to sit through this.
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"Nice update from Chomsky"
Where does Power Systems rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?"Power Systems" is one of the best audiobooks I have read.
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?Noam Chomsky is one of the hardest-working and best researchers in the field of contemporary politics, power systems, American colonialism, foreign wars, the occupy movement, post-secondary education (he teaches at M.I.T.) the 1%, poverty in America, and the widening gap between the super-rich and everyone else. This book covers more territory than many of his other more specialized titles, and brings the reader up to the past year or so (2012). If you want a good overview of the problems facing America and the west, and what needs to be done to fix them, this is a very good place to start.
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"Insightful interviews, not a book."
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?This is a series of insightful interviews with Noam Chomsky, providing comment on the meaning and significance of contemporary social, political, and economic trends and events. I should have read the description more carefully before buying. I was expecting something that would more closely approximate a book, which this is not. I was also expect fresh perspectives and new analysis of contemporary concerns. This is a good reflection of Noam Chomsky's ideas. Chomsky speaks off the cuff to questions presented to him. Smart, articulate, well stated. Not particularly novel.
Has Power Systems turned you off from other books in this genre?I'll pay more attention to the description in the future.
Would you be willing to try another one of Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian ’s performances?Probably not.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?Reflection on contemporary challenges.
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Marina Arboles, CO, United States 01-13-13 Member Since 2013
I have a degree in Political Science and Law. I love history!
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"Honest"
If you could sum up Power Systems in three words, what would they be?To the point
What did you like best about this story?The honest truth, like it or not
Which character – as performed by Noam Chomsky and David Barsamian – was your favorite?Noam Chomsky
What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?The plight of the population
Any additional comments?Noam Chomsky tells you the facts. He has no favorites, just tells it like it is.
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