In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival.
Noam ChomskyAbout author
- Author's profession: Activist
- Nationality: american
- Born: December 7, 1928
- Died: April 17, 2017
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