''Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky'', published in 2002, is a collection of previously unpublished transcripts of seminars, talks, and question-and-answer sessions conducted by

Noam Chomsky Avram Noam Chomsky (born December 7, 1928) is an American professor and public intellectual known for his work in linguistics, political activism, and social criticism. Sometimes called "the father of modern linguistics", Chomsky is also a ...

from 1989 to 1999. The transcripts were compiled and edited by Peter R. Mitchell and John Schoeffel. Mitchell and Schoeffel are public defenders in New York.

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The book's ten chapters draw on discussions at various speaking engagements in the United States and Canada. # "Weekend Teach-In: Opening Session" ( Rowe, Massachusetts, 15–16 April 1989) # "Teach-In: Over Coffee" (Rowe, Massachusetts, 15–16 April 1989) # "Teach-In: Evening" (Rowe, Massachusetts, 15–16 April 1989) # "Colloquy" (

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, 10 April 1990) # "Ruling the World" (New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Colorado, Illinois, and Ontario in 1990 and 1993–96) # "Community Activists" (British Columbia, Massachusetts, Illinois, Maryland, and Wyoming in 1989 and 1993–96) # "Intellectuals and Social Change" ( Woods Hole and Rowe, Massachusetts in 1989 and 1993–94) # "Popular Struggle" (Massachusetts, Maryland, Ontario, California, and Wyoming in 1989 and 1993–96) # "Movement Organizing" (Woods Hole, Massachusetts in 1993 and 1996) # "Turning Point" (Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland in 1994–96 and 1999)

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2002 non-fiction books Books by Noam Chomsky Books critical of capitalism Books about imperialism Books about media bias Books about propaganda Books about public opinion Books about politics of the United States Books about foreign relations of the United States The New Press books {{media-book-stub

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