Citing the experience and achievements of dissident movements in recent years, Chomsky illustrates how American political culture has changed and progressed. He demonstrates, with many examples, how the movements for social and political change have had an impact on U.S. foreign policy. He draws on the lessons of the past and sketches out the future. Part One is the lecture, Part Two the question-and-answer session.

Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky is an internationally renowned MIT professor. He practically invented modern linguistics. In addition to his pioneering work in that field he has been a leading voice for peace and social justice for many decades. He is in huge demand as a speaker all over world. "The New Statesman" calls him, "The conscience of the American people." The New York Times says he's "a global phenomenon, perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet." Author of scores of books, his latest are "The Essential Chomsky" and "What We Say Goes."