From one of the world's most prominent thinkers, an urgent warning of the threat that U.S. power poses to humanity's future as well as a sharp indictment of both American foreign policy and the national myths that support it The Myth of American Idealism offers a timely and comprehensive introduction to the incisive critiques of U.S. power that have made Noam Chomsky a "global phenomenon," one of the most widely known public intellectuals of all time.&nbsp; Surveying the history of U.S. military and economic activity around the world, Chomsky and his co-author Nathan J. Robinson vividly trace the way the American pursuit of global domination has wrought havoc in country after country - without, ironically, making Americans any safer. And they explore how dominant elites in the United States have pushed self-serving myths about this country's commitment to "spreading democracy," while pursuing a reckless foreign policy that served the interest of few and endangered all too many. Chomsky and Robinson range across the globe, offering 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 policy makers. The same kinds of myths that have led to repeated disastrous wars, they argue, are now driving us closer to wars with Russia and China that imperil 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 use of military power. At once thorough and devastating, urgent and provocative, The Myth of American Idealism offers a highly readable entry to the conclusions he has come to after a lifetime of thought and activism.

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

History

Robinson, Nathan J.

CHOMSKY, Noam.

Americas

Penguin Press

Here is a story about not fitting in because you are wearing something ludicrous. The Man is booed and neglected because he makes an unusual choice in dress. But watch as perhaps he finds a way to both popularize himself and stay true to his values! Jaunty and colourful, "The Man Who Accidentally..." is an endearing parable on the vitality of nonconformity and the enduring madness of crowds.

The Man Who Accidentally Wore His Cravat to a Gymnasium

Children's Books

Humor

Demilune Press

The book "Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus" (2003) is a bestselling second-person narrative in which readers are asked (instructed) to keep a small bird from his chosen pastime of driving a bus. The reader is not given a choice as to whether to carry out this mandate, nor provided with the reasoning behind it. One is simply taken step-by-step through the process of forbidding the pigeon, and at each juncture expected to internalize the logic of her commanders. The book has become a successful ideological tool in the manufacture of obedience. Disguised beneath upbeat imagery and seemingly benign intent, the book’s ultimate function is to turn children dim-witted and servile, perfect prey for the despots and demagogues of their generation. Yet things need not be this way. Don’t Let the Pigeon Question the Rules is a parodic work, designed to expose the original Pigeon books for what they are: thinly veiled indoctrination in the authoritarian mindset. Applying the principle of civil disobedience, as practiced by Thoreau, Dr. King, and Gandhi, Don’t Let The Pigeon Question The Rules is a humane alternative to the bleak proceduralist vision of Mo Willems’s bestselling totalitarian classics. It presents a world in which freedom and reason can peaceably coexist.

Don't Let The Pigeon Question The Rules!: A Parody

Humor & Entertainment

When the stragglers land upon an island, they must organize the economy anew. But there is a deadly tension. Will the Libertarian accept the Lockean Proviso? In a careful elaboration of the philosophical foundations of property rights, the grave consequences of excessively Libertarian thinking are humorously exposed.

Libertarian Island

In this book of utopian prophecies, the problems of contemporary human society are theorized and textually rectified. The authors expose the dysfunctions embedded in modern life, from shoddy architecture to the existence of police. Featuring over 125 chapters, countless footnotes, an extended bibliography, four appendices, and a full index, this revised and expanded edition of Blueprints for a Sparkling Tomorrow promises to restore the prospects for a civilization gone mad.

Blueprints for a Sparkling Tomorrow: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream

Science & Math

Nimni, Oren

Technology

Bill Clinton has always had a congenial relationship with African Americans, even being labeled "the first black president." Yet Clinton's presidency inflicted devastating harm on many black communities, from which they have yet to recover. Was Clinton a friend to black America? Or did his progressive rhetoric mask a ruthless opportunism? Was Clinton's attitude toward his black supporters "politically pragmatic" or "callously indifferent"? Superpredator is an in-depth look at Bill Clinton's treatment of black lives from Little Rock to Rwanda. Forcefully argued and meticulously sourced, Superpredator will change our view of America's 42nd president. Working with the Current Affairs research team, Nathan J. Robinson has produced a powerful indictment of Clinton's record on race.

Superpredator: Bill Clinton's Use and Abuse of Black America

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

A collection of the best essays from Current Affairs magazine. “Current Affairs is an important breath of fresh air. It stands out as by far the most intellectually sophisticated, thought-provoking, and politically astute among organs of left commentary directed toward a popular audience that have appeared in recent decades.” — Adolph Reed, Jr., University of Pennsylvania “Current Affairs is a joke. Whose cred is better? Some no name lefty journal? Or some guy (me) who grew up working class, rural, white trash, and now teaches at Yale?” — John Stoehr, U.S. News &amp; World Report Featuring the work of: Yasmin Nair, Angela Nagle, Amber A’Lee Frost, Alex Nichols, Felix Biederman, Luke Savage, Briahna Joy Gray, and others...

The Current Affairs Mindset: Essays on People, Politics, and Culture

Quality satire from the staff of Current Affairs magazine.

The Current Affairs Big Book of Amusements

Gold, Lyta

Current Affairs Press

Echoland is a stunning illustrated tour through the World of Tomorrow, a delightful look at what a world transformed by artificial intelligence might look like. In the tradition of speculative utopian fiction, Current Affairs editor in chief Nathan J. Robinson imagines a fully automated socialist society where deprivation, militarism, and inequality have disappeared. Like a modern version of Edward Bellamy’s hugely popular 19th century utopian novel Looking Backward, Echoland explores how human society could radically change for the better—if we make it. 
Echoland is not just a discussion of the possible changes that generative artificial intelligence could contribute to, but it is a radical and novel demonstration of AI’s capacities. The book is illustrated with nearly 1000 AI-generated images; to speculate on the world of the future, Robinson has used cutting-edge AI image-making programs to show everything from imaginary train tickets and movie posters to stuffed animals and coffee shops. The result is a spellbinding look at the radical possibilities that these new technologies hold. This beautiful, mesmerizing book makes a major contribution to the discussion about the risks and promises of technology, and the various paths human society could take. Echoland is not “techno-utopian”; instead it offers a stark warning that, uncoupled from humane social values, we are just as likely to destroy ourselves as to bring about a world of abundance for all. 
This one-of-a-kind, beautiful book is essential for anyone interested in big questions about the human future.

Echoland: A Comprehensive Guide to a Nonexistent Place

This is the ultimate book for understanding what Donald Trump’s election means for the United States and the world. Much more than just a book about Trump himself, it is about the forces that led to his existence, and it is a guide for how to create a Trumpless world. Anatomy of a Monstrosity looks closely at why progressives failed to stop his election, and develops a series of proposals for how ordinary people can fight back against Trumpism and win. Carefully sourced, comprehensive, witty, and biting, Trump: Anatomy of a Monstrosity is the single book everyone opposed to Trump should read.

Trump: Anatomy of a Monstrosity

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