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Failed States : The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy / Noam Chomsky.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chomsky, Noam, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Unilateral acts (International law).
- Security, International.
- Iraq War, 2003-2011.
- War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
- Nuclear nonproliferation.
- United States--Foreign relations--2001-2009.
- United States.
- United States--Politics and government--2001-2009.
- Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-.
- Bush, George W.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (320 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago, IL : Haymarket Books, 2024.
- Summary:
- Noam Chomsky's 'Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy' critically examines the role of the United States as a dominant global power, highlighting its involvement in international conflicts and its disregard for international law. Chomsky argues that the U.S. government acts in ways that increase the likelihood of catastrophic events such as nuclear war and environmental disaster, contrasting sharply with public opinion. The book discusses the concept of 'failed states,' applying it to the U.S. by exploring its inability to protect citizens from violence and its democratic deficits. Chomsky also critiques the U.S.'s efforts to promote democracy abroad while undermining democratic institutions at home. This work is aimed at readers interested in political science, international relations, and critiques of U.S. foreign policy. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. Stark, Dreadful, Inescapable
- 2. Outlaw States
- 3. Illegal but Legitimate
- 4. Democracy Promotion Abroad
- 5. Supporting Evidence: The Middle East
- 6. Democracy Promotion at Home
- Afterword
- Notes
- Index
- About the Author
- About Haymarket Books
- Back Cover Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9798888901823
- OCLC:
- 1429731150
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