Pirates and Emperors, Old and New : International Terrorism in the Real World

This edition of Chomsky's dissection of terrorism explores the role of the USA in the Middle East and reveals how the media are used to manipulate public opinion about what constitutes "terrorism". The book contains chapters on the global crisis stemming from the events of September 11, as well as original sections on Iran and the bombing of Libya. "This work deals exclusively with terrorism, both State and retail, with special attention to the scandal surrounding the Iranian arms deal. With meticulous research and documentation, Chomsky demonstrates the true motifs of U.S. foreign policy and the role of the media in ensuring public ignorance of these motifs. He looks behind the rhetoric for a real and comprehensive view of the role of the U.S. government, giving special attention to the disinformation campaign surrounding the bombing of Libya."--Jacket. Noam Chomsky's dissection of terrorism explores the role of the USA in the Middle East and reveals how the media are used to manipulate public opinion about what constitutes terrorism. The book now covers the global crisis stemming from the events of September 11 2001 Noam Chomsky. Rev. Ed. Of: Pirates & Emperors. Rev. Ed. C1991. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 181-218) And Index. A brilliant account of the workings of state terrorism by the world's foremost critic of US imperialism. Description based on print version record.