On Language, Democracy, and Social Justice: Noam Chomsky’s Critical Intervention- Foreword by Peter McLaren- Afterword by Pepi Leistyna (Counterpoints)

Every Century Has Witnessed The Birth Of A Few World-transcending Intellectuals As Well As Talented Emerging Scholars. Noam Chomsky And Pierre W. Orelus Are No Exception. Using Dialogues Exchanged Over The Course Of Nine Years, Combined With Heartfelt Critical Essays, Chomsky And Orelus Analytically Examine Social Justice Issues, Such As Unbalanced Relationships Between Dominant And Subjugated Languages, Democratic Schooling, Neoliberalism, Colonization, And The Harmful Effect Of Western Globalization On Developing Countries, Particularly On The Poor Living In Those Countries. On Language, Democracy, And Social Justice Offers A Unique Perspective On These Issues. Educators And Scholar-activists Interested In Challenging The Long-standing Status Quo To Inspire Transformative Social, Educational, And Political Change Must Read This Book. Pierre W. Orelus With Noam Chomsky. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Cover Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Foreword (by Peter McLaren) References Introduction Overarching Goals of the Book Overview of Chapters Intended Audience and Final Thoughts References 1 Professional and Personal Encounters With Noam Chomsky: A Critical Self-Reflection My First Encounter With Noam Chomsky My Second Encounter With Professor Chomsky My Third Encounter With Noam Chomsky References 2 Noam Chomsky and the Linguistic, Political, and Activist World: A Critical Analysis Noam Chomsky: A Short Biographical Note Noam Chomsky and the World The Conspiracy Against Chomsky’s Progressive Ideas The Influence of Chomsky’s Work on My Political Awareness Conclusion References 3 Democracy, Schooling, and U.S. Foreign Policy (Noam Chomsky and Pierre Orelus in Dialogue) Context of Dialogue The Dialogue 4 Democracy and Language Rights of Minority Groups Democracy: Whose Definition and Whose Interests Does It Serve? Toward a Democratic and a Linguistically Equitable Society Conclusion References 5 Neoliberalism: The Rich Over the Poor (Noam Chomsky and Pierre Orelus in Dialogue) Context of Dialogue The Dialogue 6 Market Democracy in a Neoliberal Order: Doctrines and Reality Notes 7 Third World Countries Under Western Siege (Noam Chomsky and Pierre Orelus in Dialogue) Context of the Dialogue The Dialogue 8 Re-Envisioning Social Justice (Noam Chomsky and Pierre Orelus in Dialogue) Context of Dialogue The Dialogue 9 What Should Be the Role of Intellectuals in the Twenty-First Century? The Role of Third World Intellectuals in a Neoliberal and Neocolonial Era References Afterword: Passing the Torch (by Pepi Leistyna) Notes Index Using dialogues exchanged over the course of nine years, combined with heartfelt critical essays, Chomsky and Orelus analytically examine social justice issues - unbalanced relationships between dominant and subjugated languages, democratic schooling, neoliberalism, colonization, and the harmful effect of Western globalization on developing countries, and on the poor living in those countries.