Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky And the Media - Softcover
The companion book to the celebrated film of the same name about world-renowned linguist & social theorist Noam Chomsky. Charts the life of America's most famous dissident, from his boyhood days running his uncle's newsstand in Manhattan to his current role as outspoken social critic. This companion volume explores the breadth of Chomsky's thought, from his pioneering work in linguistics, to his radical politics, to his analysis of pro sports. A complete transcript of the film is complemented by key excerpts from the writings, interviews & correspondence of Chomsky & others. Includes exchanges between Chomsky & his critics, additional historical & biographical material, filmmakers' notes, a resource guide, & 300 stills from the film.
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Praise for the Film:
"An invigorating introduction to one of the least soporific of American minds." - The New York Times
"A juicily subversive biographical/philosophical documentary bristling and buzzing with ideas - it may have you groping in vain for the remote control to rewind back to the last thought. [It] is politically and intellectually potent, even infuriating, whether you agree with Chomsky or disagree with him." - The Washington Post
"Challenging without being wild-eyed, controversial without stooping to aphorism. What we have here is the unravelling of ideas at a pace neither brisk nor languorous, listen carefully and you can easily follow the thread." - The Globe and Mail
"An immensely accomplished, entertaining examination of the man and his ideas." - The Philadelphia Enquirer
"A sparky and provocative portrait." - The Guardian
"A gem of a biography" - The Sunday Times
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- PublisherDiane Pub Co
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0756791103
- ISBN 13 9780756791100
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages265
- EditorMark Achbar
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