Hegemony or Survival: Americas Quest for Global Dominance Audiobook, by Noam Chomsky Play Audiobook Sample

Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance Audiobook

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Read By: Brian Jones Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The American Empire Project Series Release Date: October 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781593973476

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

98

Longest Chapter Length:

07:43 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

24 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:50 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

25

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The world's foremost intellectual activist narrates his irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow The United States is in the process of staking out not just the globe but the last unarmed spot in our neighborhood—the heavens—as a militarized sphere of influence. Our earth and its skies are, for the Bush administration, the final frontiers of imperial control. In Hegemony or Survival, Noam Chomsky investigates how we came to this moment, what kind of peril we find ourselves in, and why our rulers are willing to jeopardize the future of our species. With the striking logic that is his trademark, Chomsky dissects America's quest for global supremacy, tracking the U.S. government's aggressive pursuit of policies intended to achieve "full spectrum dominance" at any cost. He lays out vividly how the various strands of policy cohere in a drive for hegemony that ultimately threatens our survival. In our era, he argues, empire is a recipe for an earthly wasteland. Lucid, rigorous, and thoroughly documented, Hegemony or Survival promises to be Chomsky's most urgent and sweeping work in years, certain to spark widespread debate.

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"As the author himself states the main idea that emerges from this work " is that the basic Bush Doctrines are not at all new, and in fact trace right back to the earliest days when the US began to be a global power, under FDR [president Franklin D Roosevelt], before US entry into [World War] II"."

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    — Samantha Power, The New York Times
  • Highly readable...cogent and provocative.

    — Publishers Weekly
  • Judged in terms of the power, range, novelty, and influence of his thought, Noam Chomsky is arguably the most important intellectual alive.

    — The New York Times on Noam Chomsky

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    " Chomsky is one of the most quoted persons. Need to say more? "

    — Christoffel, 2/19/2014
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    " The last standing Pantheon critic of Imperial American Foreign policy. "

    — Omar, 2/11/2014
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    " Fantastic work from Chomsky yet again, although similar ground is covered in his other books the importance of his scholarship is vast. "

    — Paul, 2/7/2014
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    " This is not a light read but it is worth it. Very enlightening. Will leave you mad for sure and seeking even more information! "

    — Heather, 1/29/2014
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    " Good makes me frustrated and angry "

    — Michael, 1/10/2014
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    " he is my hero, ok? "

    — Robert, 1/7/2014
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    " a new look at terrorism "

    — Benjamin, 1/5/2014
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    " I used to think he was too far left. Events have proved him right. We're an imperial power and we need to acknowledge that. And we need to realize that we're paying a price for it as well. "

    — Rich, 12/26/2013
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    " Felt as if I was in his classroom. Good and informative. You can argue it but you cannot deny it. "

    — Mike, 12/23/2013
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    " Really enjoyed the book and will continue to such out more of Noam Chomsky books. I would definitely recommend the book. "

    — Manny, 12/15/2013
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    " A usual a great discourse on American politics, with sources cited which is nice. "

    — David, 12/8/2013
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    " a very good exploration of american foreign policy, well western in general. its great book to read, very insightful. well researched and well sourced. hes one of the very few to actually point out the oppression that the wetern elite carry out inside the western world and outside it. "

    — Rashad, 11/17/2013
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    " chomsky is brilliant and thoughtful and fair. i enjoyed this book, though it's not quick reading. "

    — Angela, 11/13/2013
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    " Important book! Tough to slog thru -- but something everyone should do. Cuts thru all the propaganda of our trusty media. "

    — Bill, 11/11/2013
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    " This book really changed my perspective on all things political. It definitely brought up more questions regarding the overall goal of international relations. "

    — Aross, 7/29/2013
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    " A definate must read for those interested in international politics... whther you agree or not it raises interesting questions. "

    — Russell, 4/17/2013
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    " Typically reliable Chomsky fare. This one was made super famous when Chavez pulled it out and recommended it. "

    — Miquixote, 9/16/2012
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    " Read this book, or live in America at your own peril. To paraphrase one reviewer, to not read Chomsky is to court ignorance. "

    — Pablo, 4/28/2012
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    " wonderful book. I want to marry chomsky. I acctully have a pic of my cat that looks like she is reading this book. "

    — Amanda, 11/26/2011
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    " Noam Chomsky is the most important intellectual of our times. The wealth of knowledge within this book is astounding. "

    — Anthony, 6/3/2011
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    " I love reading people of intelligence and the courage to back up what they say. Acerbic yes, but try finding this kind of conversation in the main stream journalism. "

    — Jack, 4/2/2011
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    " Very sober assessment of American foreign policy over several Administrations. Chomsky offers a highly educated perspective with the clear aim to motivate and inform the voting public. "

    — Chad, 2/21/2011
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    " It once seemed so urgent and relevant...now it just feels dry. The epitome of "worthy but dull"...and a bit of disillusioned memory from my university days. "

    — Daniel, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent high school material for Chomsky enthusiasts. Trust me a fair few teenagers are already reading this. Why not present it in school? Because the powers that be would never allow it. Really educate the kids? Never! "

    — Miquixote, 12/16/2010
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    " simple, fast and straight to the point.. the book's tone will not allow you to drop it till you are done reading.. "

    — Haytham, 11/25/2010
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    " A usual a great discourse on American politics, with sources cited which is nice. "

    — David, 10/5/2010

About Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky is the bestselling author of over 100 influential political books and has collaborated with journalists on books such as Perilous Power, Gaza in Crisis, and On Palestine. He is a laureate professor at the University of Arizona and professor emeritus in the department of linguistics and philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is one of the foremost critics of US foreign policy. He has published numerous groundbreaking books, articles, and essays on global politics, history, and linguistics. His work is widely credited with having revolutionized the field of modern linguistics.

About Brian Jones

Brian Jones is the senior pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley. He is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and received his MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary.