David Barsamian Livres

" Durant des années, Edward W. Said a été le principal porte-parole de la cause palestinienne aux Etats-Unis. [...] Il a payé cher ses prises de position sur le problème palestinien. [...] Parallèlement à son engagement politique, il a apporté une énorme contribution au monde des lettres. [...] On ne sait trop comment, dans son temps libre, cet homme de la Renaissance trouve en plus le moyen de jouer du piano et d'écrire sur la musique et l'opéra. " Voilà le portrait que dresse d'Edward W. Said son interlocuteur dans ce livre, David Barsamian. Au cours d'une série de six entretiens radiophoniques, les deux hommes abordent la question du conflit israélo-palestinien. Said en fournit une vision tour à tour ample et détaillée, une vision qui ne se veut ni objective, ni subjective, simplement informée, humaine et rationnelle. Excellente pour rectifier les idées reçues. L'accent est mis sur la dimension ethnique, culturelle pour Edward W. Said, en effet, derrière l'affrontement politique et territorial se cache un mépris des juifs envers leurs frères sémites les Arabes. Et l'auteur, grand spécialiste de l'impérialisme, de souligner, tout au long de l'ouvrage, le déséquilibre des forces en présence, immense, terrible, permanent.

The book, originally published in 2003, explores themes of social justice and activism, presenting a critical analysis of contemporary issues. It delves into the historical context of movements for change, offering insights into the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. Through a blend of personal narratives and scholarly research, it aims to inspire readers to engage with and challenge societal norms. The work serves as both a call to action and a resource for understanding the complexities of activism today.

This insightful primer offers a comprehensive overview of the complex US-Iran conflict, featuring contributions from both American and Iranian scholars. It delves into historical contexts, political dynamics, and cultural perspectives, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the tensions and interactions between the two nations. The collaborative effort highlights diverse viewpoints, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to grasp the intricacies of this longstanding geopolitical issue.

If you've never read any Chomsky before, and you want to know what all the fuss is about, this book is a good place to start. Yet more evidence of why Chomsky deserves his position as one of the world's foremost intellectuals The Times Literary Supplement

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THE ESSENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO CHOMSKY'S POLITICAL IDEAS With exceptional clarity and power of argument, Noam Chomsky lays bare as no one else can the realities of contemporary geopolitics.

'Power Systems' is a searing collection of new insights from the mind of Noam Chomsky, the world's most prolific public intellectual and author of the best-selling 'Failed States', 'Hopes and Prospects' and 'Occupy'. In this new collection of conversations, conducted from 2010 to 2012, Chomsky explores the most immediate and urgent concerns: the future of democracy in the Arab world, the implications of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the 'class war' fought by U.S. business interests against working people and the poor, the breakdown of mainstream political institutions and the rise of the far right.

An invitation to take part in a conversation with one of the great minds of our time. First published in 2001, this book collects a series of discussions with the journalist David Barsamian. It is the perfect complement to Chomsky's major works of media study such as Manufacturing Consent and Necessary Illusions. Events discussed in detail are the so-called 'Battle of Seattle' protests against the World Trade Organisation, US involvement in East Timor, and the beginning of the movement towards a second Iraq War.

An essential guide to geopolitics in 2017 -- and how we should be fighting back -- from the world's leading public intellectual What kind of world are we leaving to our grandchildren? How are the discontents kindled today likely to blaze and explode tomorrow? From escalating climate change to the devastation in Syria, pandemic state surveillance to looming nuclear war, Noam Chomsky takes stock of the world today. Over the course of ten conversations with long-time collaborator David Barsamian, spanning 2013-2016, Chomsky argues in favour of radical changes to a system that cannot possibly cope with what awaits tomorrow. Interwoven with personal reflections spanning from childhood to his eighth decade of life, Global Discontents also marks out Chomsky's own intellectual journey, mapping his progress to revolutionary ideas and global prominence.

A collection of previously unpublished interviews presents the critical thoughts of the noted scholar and activist on American foreign policy in the increasingly unstable global community following September 11th.