How did we ever get to be an empire? The writings of Noam Chomsky -- America's most useful citizen, in my opinion -- are the best answer to that question. --Boston Globe, April 25, 2004 [190]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chomsky's writings offer the best explanation for how America became an empire. He is valued as a useful citizen for this clarity.
- In plain terms
- His books explain how the US became an empire better than anyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Read his work to understand US imperialism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines an empire?
- How can a citizen be useful?
Another view
It presents his view as the definitive answer without alternative perspectives.
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