34 pages 1 hour read

Noam Chomsky

Requiem for the American Dream: The 10 Principles of Concentration of Wealth & Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Noam Chomsky's Requiem for the American Dream provides a compelling critique of wealth inequality and corporate influence in American politics. Reviews praise Chomsky's clear analysis and engaging arguments, though some note his pessimistic tone and lack of actionable solutions. Nonetheless, it is widely regarded as a significant contribution to political discourse.

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Who Should Read Requiem for the American Dream?

A reader who values critical analysis of social and political structures would enjoy Requiem for the American Dream by Noam Chomsky. Comparable to Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty and The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein, it suits those interested in inequality, democracy, and the concentration of wealth and power.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Business / Economics
Politics / Government
Philosophy
Themes
Society: Economics
Society: Class
Society: Politics & Government
Genre
American Literature
Philosophy