The Precipice

Name: The Precipice
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Neoliberalism, the Pandemic and the Urgent Need for Radical Change

By C. J. Polychroniou and Noam Chomsky

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The Precipice by C. J. Polychroniou and Noam Chomsky explores the pivotal challenges and crises facing humanity today. Through a series of interviews, Chomsky addresses pressing issues such as climate change, nuclear threats, and the erosion of democracy, while offering insights on potential paths forward. This thought-provoking examination delves into how political, economic, and historical factors intersect to influence the future of civilization.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in thought-provoking discussions on global challenges and international politics. With insights from renowned thinkers C. J. Polychroniou and Noam Chomsky, it offers deep analysis on pressing issues facing the world today, making it an enriching read for those curious about history and military affairs intertwined with contemporary global dynamics.

The Precipice

A collection of interviews with the world's leading public intellectual from the time of the rise of Donald Trump to power to the end of his presidency.

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The Precipice offers far-reaching coverage and analysis of the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on U.S. democracy and the future of the planet.

This book provides readers with an anatomy of the phenomenon of Trumpism in contemporary USA and underscores the need for popular struggles to overcome the challenges facing the nation.

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The Precipice, co-authored by C. J. Polychroniou and Noam Chomsky, dives into an intense examination of the shifts in American politics over the last four decades, featuring Chomsky's penetrating critiques on neoliberalism, imperialism, and global issues. The book is widely praised as a thought-provoking collection of interviews, highlighting both Chomsky's vast expertise on contemporary challenges and his hopeful vision for socio-economic justice amid turbulent times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642594584

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 180

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C. J. Polychroniou History & Military Noam Chomsky Non-Fiction

About the Author

Noam Chomsky is Institute Professor (emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Laureate Professor of Linguistics and Agnese Nelms Haury Chair in the Program in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona. His work is widely credited with having revolutionized the field of modern linguistics.Chomsky is the author of numerous best-selling political works, which have been translated into scores of countries worldwide. Recent books includeWhat Kind of Creatures Are We?, as well asOptimism and Despair, andInternationalism of Extinction.

C.J. Polychroniou is a political economist/political scientist who has taught and worked in universities and research centers in Europe and the United States. He has also worked as a journalist and is author and editor of scores of books.