Language and Politics

"Many people who read Noam Chomsky are surprised to discover that he can be at his best dealing extemporaneously with questions. This representative collection of interviews will be of great interest to those readers, and many new ones. None of the pieces has ever been included in a book; some have never appeared before in English, and a few never at all; more than one has actually been suppressed. The earliest of the interviews -- which is among the most celebrated -- appeared in September 1968 in a little-known Dutch journal; the most recent -- which has not previously been published -- was conducted 15 February 1988 by David Barsamian, who contributes seven other extremely informative interviews as well. The broad range of topics includes questions of great significance and urgency, all addressed with both honesty and insight. Chronologically, the coverage extends from Chomsky's personal and intellectual development to his analysis of the latest political events. Otero's introduction provides a unifying perspective on Chomsky's thought and action."--Back cover.