Theory And Practice: Conversations with Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn

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Two of the most venerable figures on the American Left - Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky - converse with Sasha Lilley about their lives and political philosophies, looking back at eight decades of struggle and debate. Zinn reflects on the genesis of his politics, from the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam war movements to opposing empire today, as well as history, art and activism. Chomsky discusses the evolution of his libertarian socialist ideals, his vision for a future post-capitalist society, and his views on the state, science and the future of the planet.

Noam Chomsky is the institute professor in the linguistics and philosophy department at MIT and the author of numerous bestselling political works, including "Failed States," "Hegemony or Survival," "Imperial Ambitions," "Interventions," and "What We Say Goes." He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Howard Zinn was professor emeritus at Boston University. He served as an air force bombardier in World War II and was an active voice in the antiVietnam War movement. He was a regular contributor to "Progressive "magazine and the author of many books, including the bestseller "A People s History of the United States. "Sasha Lilley is a writer, program director of KPFA Radio, and the series editor of PM Press political economy imprint, Spectre. She lives in Oakland, California."

"Chomsky is a global phenomenon... perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet." --New York Times Book Review "What can I say that will in any way convey the love, respect, and admiration I feel for this unassuming hero who was my teacher and mentor; this radical historian and people-loving 'troublemaker, ' this man who stood with us and suffered with us? Howard Zinn was the best teacher I ever had, and the funniest." --Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple