The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World

By Noam Chomsky and Nathan J. Robinson

Book Overview

"For anyone wanting to find out more about the world we live in . . . there is one simple answer: read Noam Chomsky." --The New Statesman

A sharp indictment of both American foreign policy and the national myths that support it, and an urgent warning of the threat that U.S. power poses to humanity's future

The Myth of American Idealism offers a timely and comprehensive introduction to the incisive critiques of U.S. power that have made Noam Chomsky one of the most widely known public intellectuals of all time. Surveying the history of U.S. military and economic activity around the world, Chomsky and coauthor Nathan J. Robinson vividly trace the way the American pursuit of global domination has wrought havoc in country after country.

Chomsky and Robinson offer penetrating accounts of Washington's relationship with the Global South, its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan--all justified with noble stories about humanitarian missions and the benevolent intentions of American policymakers. The same myths that have led to repeated disastrous wars, they argue, are now imperiling humanity's future. Examining nuclear proliferation and climate change, they show how U.S. policies are continuing to exacerbate global threats.

For well over half a century, Noam Chomsky has committed himself to exposing governing ideologies and criticizing his country's unchecked power. At once thorough and devastating, urgent and provocative, The Myth of American Idealism offers a highly readable entry to a lifetime of thought and activism.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593656326
• ISBN13: 9780593656327
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The truth of American foreign policy

Noam writes this new book with Nathan on how US foreign policy endangers the world. They comment in chapters on the major topics and point out the fallacy in impacting the world in terms of peace, stability and people welfare in manipulation the media in keeping American people in the dark without their consent. They are the true patriotic American to help keep America by the founding principles and core value which have been disappeared and broken by a new tyranny in the White House. Will American politicians listen and heed their advice, especially on China Threat or threat to China with sanction and hostile confrontation on tariffs? Tik Tok is a case in surveillance from China to America! It is an ugly hostile take over in free market capitalism in the name of national security! This book is a wake up call for all Americans!