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Distorted morality [videorecording] : a war on terrorism? / Silent films presents ; in association with Plug Music (HK) Limited.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: AKDVD501 | AK PressLanguage: English Summary language: English, Chinese Publication details: Oakland, CA : AK Press, c2003.Description: 1 videodisc (172 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 1902593766
Other title:
  • Title on disc surface: Noam Chomsky : distorted morality : America's war on terror?
  • America's war on terror?
Subject(s): Production credits:
  • Filmed by Martin Voelker ; original music by The Weakerthans & Christopher Anderson.
Cast: Presenter, Noam Chomsky.Summary: Chomsky offers a devastating critique of the U.S. government's current War on Terror -- arguing that it is a logical impossibility for such a war to be taking place. Chomsky presents his reasoning with refreshing clarity, drawing from a wealth of historic knowledge and analysis. The DVD includes two talks, including the never before released Cambridge talk "Washington's Imperial Grand Strategy" from April, 2003, and Q&A sessions with fired-up and sold-out crowds, all in an easily searchable, user-friendly format. This release comes on the heels of the hit film "Power and Terror" now making its rounds at theaters worldwide.Summary: Throughout his teaching, writing, and speaking career, "Noam Chomsky" has been a well-researched voice of defiance to authoritarians worldwide.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
DVDs DVDs American University in Dubai American University in Dubai AUDIO & DVD Collection DVD HV 6432 .D578 2003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 46852

A talk given by Noam Chomsky at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Wednesday, February 6, 2002.

Special features: question & answer session ; Washington's imperial grand strategy - a lecture in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 15th 2003 ; biography ; bibliography ; curriculum vitae.

Filmed by Martin Voelker ; original music by The Weakerthans & Christopher Anderson.

Presenter, Noam Chomsky.

Chomsky offers a devastating critique of the U.S. government's current War on Terror -- arguing that it is a logical impossibility for such a war to be taking place. Chomsky presents his reasoning with refreshing clarity, drawing from a wealth of historic knowledge and analysis. The DVD includes two talks, including the never before released Cambridge talk "Washington's Imperial Grand Strategy" from April, 2003, and Q&A sessions with fired-up and sold-out crowds, all in an easily searchable, user-friendly format. This release comes on the heels of the hit film "Power and Terror" now making its rounds at theaters worldwide.

Throughout his teaching, writing, and speaking career, "Noam Chomsky" has been a well-researched voice of defiance to authoritarians worldwide.

MPAA: not rated

DVD; Dolby digital.

In English with English, Chinese (CN), and Chinese (HK) subtitles.

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