The Culture of Terrorism

Noam Chomsky examines United States foreign policy and political culture, focusing on American intervention in Central America and the Iran-Contra affair. He argues that stated commitments to democracy and human rights often conflict with the economic and strategic interests pursued by U.S. institutions. The book analyzes government propaganda, media coverage, and support for allied regimes, presenting terrorism as a term applied selectively in political discourse.

by Noam Chomsky

South End Press · First published 1988 · 269 pages