Doctrines and Visions (Pocket Penguins 70's S.)
Registered by rem_STP-921375 on 9/11/2005
8 journalers for this copy...
An interesting read.
I am sending this out as part of the Pocket Penguins Mystery bookray.
"Comprising the expanded first chapter and expanded afterword of Hegemony or Survival, Doctrines and Visions is an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow."
I am sending this out as part of the Pocket Penguins Mystery bookray.
"Comprising the expanded first chapter and expanded afterword of Hegemony or Survival, Doctrines and Visions is an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow."
Received in the mail yesterday as part of pennywhistler's Pocket Penguin Mystery Bookray. Will journal more when I've read it.
Journal Entry 3 by angellica from Worksop, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 19, 2005
Arrived safely this morning
Thanks :)
Thanks :)
Journal Entry 4 by angellica from Worksop, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Thursday, March 16, 2006
An interesting insight. Not something I would normally read.
Will be in the post to Amanida in the next couple of days
Will be in the post to Amanida in the next couple of days
Arrived today - looks challenging, thanks!
I agree, an interesting read, and pretty scary. But what should we do about it?
Final book in the ray : I will now pass on to Rahar109.
Final book in the ray : I will now pass on to Rahar109.
Passed to me by Amanida at the Chertsey meet tonight.
I struggled with this, I really did. A Private Fraser book! Never read Chomsky before, and never want to read him again.
PMing Wilksie for her address.
PMing Wilksie for her address.
Posted to wilksie today.
Apologies for taking so long.
Apologies for taking so long.
Journal Entry 10 by wilksie from Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
This arrived today, thank you Rahar109.
I'm looking forward to reading all these books :-)
I'm looking forward to reading all these books :-)
Journal Entry 11 by wilksie from Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, July 29, 2006
Chomsky seems to criticise just about everything the US government does. Is he right? I don’t know. Could American foreign policy have catastrophic consequences? Almost certainly. Does the west turn a blind eye? Yes, quite often. Chomsky mentions one of my pet themes – the daily death of thousands of children from treatable disease. Another frightening little snippet mentions that US presidents have been misinformed as to the true effects of a nuclear war. Do they think such things are winnable? Is this true? Chomsky gives a numbered reference – but no references are included – a major failing of this book.
So – a scary little book but one that I find myself unqualified to criticise, I’m just not informed enough.
Posting on as soon as I get the next person's address.
So – a scary little book but one that I find myself unqualified to criticise, I’m just not informed enough.
Posting on as soon as I get the next person's address.
Posted to Skoopmanschap this morning.
just received this, thanks for sending!
A lot of information I already knew, but also quite some new information which did scare me. All in all, a good reminder about the situation of this planet, and what we should be really careful about.
Since I seem to be the last person in the ray, I'll release this one some time in the (near) future.
Since I seem to be the last person in the ray, I'll release this one some time in the (near) future.
Journal Entry 15 by skoopmanschap at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (4/25/2007 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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This book will be travelling to the UK somewhere this week, where MrMustard will be receiving it in thanks for his sending me a nice Michael Moore book.
This book will be travelling to the UK somewhere this week, where MrMustard will be receiving it in thanks for his sending me a nice Michael Moore book.
Journal Entry 16 by MrMustard from -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, June 3, 2007
Wow, this has been around a bit. Always wanted to read some Chomsky. Thanks skoopmanschap.
Journal Entry 17 by MrMustard from -- Somewhere in London 🤷♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Friday, March 5, 2010
Well, it's taken me a while to get round to this, especially when you consider what a short book it is.
Essentially, it's a couple of extended essays on US power in 2004. Although that necessarily means it's dated somewhat, the points Chomsky makes remain relevant. His examination of US influence on supposedly 'democratic' countries is fascinating. It's no secret that the US likes to interfere in the affairs of sovereign nations, but the thinking behind these policies is laid bare here. Vital reading for anyone who wants a more rounded understanding of international affairs than could ever be gained just from watching the news.
Essentially, it's a couple of extended essays on US power in 2004. Although that necessarily means it's dated somewhat, the points Chomsky makes remain relevant. His examination of US influence on supposedly 'democratic' countries is fascinating. It's no secret that the US likes to interfere in the affairs of sovereign nations, but the thinking behind these policies is laid bare here. Vital reading for anyone who wants a more rounded understanding of international affairs than could ever be gained just from watching the news.
