9-11 by Noam Chomsky Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of 9-11
Book Review: A General Qucik See Review
Summary: 5 Stars
The book gives good insight to some of the events that may generally not be discussed when it comes to events leading to 9-11. The entire book is a discussion between Mr.Chomsky and other journalist and radios. The good part about the book is the questions that are asked are very relevant and address the issue that needs to be addressed. They would certainly help an American who still does not understand why the Middle-East dislikes America and why terrorist are out to get them. This would help ofcourse if one thinks beyond the neocon ideology of the American superiority in culture and race. The book is not good if you are looking for details of any particular US military intervention; i would recommend this book for those who are reasonably well aware of the US war crimes outside its borders. May be for starters you could read some of the other books by this author and then read this.
Finally, I must say overall a great book, Mr.Chomsky's replies are very informative and elucidating. The book addresses some important questions so it might help all those curious jacks out there.
Book Review: A Great Place to Start Learning about the "War on Terror"
Summary: 4 Stars
I would have liked this book to be a little more in depth, like some of Chomsky's other talks conducted after September 11th. But I can also understand the need for him to get this book out right away, in order to help educate Americans about the true nature of our foreign policy in Afghanistan. Chomsky reviews the root causes for the September 11th attacks in this set of interviews, while provoking a thoughful analysis of how American policies may better prevent future terrorism. This approach is not meant to "blame America" or show that Chomsky "hates America" in the least, for anyone that's interested in the truth. The real point of this book is to help Americans understand the facts behind the "War on Terror" and how U.S. foreign policy hurts innocent people in Afghanistan. Why in this book, does Chomsky focus almost exclusively on U.S. atrocities, and not other countries atrocities one might ask? The answer is simple. As Americans, we have a direct responsiblity primarily for our own actions and how our tax dollars are used, not for anyone elses. I was happy with how concise this book was, but I would also recommend reading it along with many other critical perspectives by other members of the "left" (for lack of a better word) in order to understand other points not specifically adressed here.
Overall, this is a great book for anyone looking to understand the "War on Terror". Anyone labeling it "Anti-American" is just living in the clouds. Chomsky is just being honest, (like usual) and he should not be subjected to name calling or criticism for telling the truth. If you have not already picked this book up, get it right away. It's a quick read, and worth the money.
Book Review: A Light in the darkness of american media
Summary: 5 Stars
This book and its author try to provide people with right information. Non-negotiable facts are the base of this book ideas. Thanks Mr. Chomsky.Book Review: A New American Model
Summary: 5 Stars
Noam Chomsky's book '9-11' is a relevant critique of the WTC and Pentagon disasters that will prove to be an eye opener. While I have read various bits of Chomsky's work (including a video of Chomsky's lectures), I favor his view. I have overall little interest in political science, and so much of what Chomsky brings up in this book is new to me. Yet, this did not stop me from catching the underlying theme of what Chomsky is saying: that America is, by definition, a terrorist state. This is what makes Chomsky so controversial. I believe Chomsky makes this statement purely out of objective fact of the US Code. What is purported through the media as the definition of terrorism is that which is attacked against us, or to those nations we "like." It is not a popular belief that this works the other way around. Aside from this, Chomsky addresses the the possibilities of why it happened, and what the possible consequences of "war" may be. Making many analogies to past events and relating world patterns that may prove useful in understanding our current situation. The book is short, but packs a good deal of information where little is repeated. Like most Americans, the events of September 11th had a impact that will be remembered, perhaps for the rest of your life. I highly reccomend this poignant book as it will illuminate some of the myths surrounding the events, as well as give you a keen perspective of what our country is doing without our knowledge.Book Review: A Taste of What is Out There.
Summary: 4 Stars
A short read which is simply a set of interviews conducted with Chomsky after the 9-11 tragedy. Obviously this book wasn't meant to provide any details, there is nothing in this book that isn't covered in MUCH greater detail in Chomsky's other works, this book was really rushed to print to provide curious readers (who'll probably search "9-11" as a keyword) with basics that they won't read or hear from mainstream media. If the reader has little background in US foreign policy or mid east politics, then this book might prove worthless in terms of gaining detail, but this book does give the reader some information that can be used as a guide to further research. For example: One might not have previously been aware of certain policies the US has in southwest Asia, this book makes mention of some of these policies, and the reader's focus now turns to finding more about these policies from other sources. Chomsky meant for this book to act as a keyword <META TAG> to attract a larger audience to important issues. The book is short and lacks detail, but has the veritable punchlines to attract the curiosity of the laity. The book is inexpensive and can be read in one sitting easily. So it's okay for curious readers who just want to get the gist of what is rarely (if ever) heard in the mainstream media.