America Besieged
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Summary
Michael Parenti examines U.S. institutions, foreign policy, and media in America Besieged, arguing that elite interests shape democracy and dissent is routinely marginalized.
Why this book now
Parenti's sustained critique of power and media remains relevant for readers reassessing institutional authority and civic debate.
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- You want trenchant political critique of U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
- You appreciate Michael Parenti's polemical, evidence-driven essays.
- You prefer neutral or centrist analyses without polemic.
- You seek a detached academic treatise with extensive methodological apparatus.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780872863385
Worth buying if: You want trenchant political critique of U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
Skip it if: You prefer neutral or centrist analyses without polemic.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 205 pages in a City Lights Books edition, expect a concise but densely argued read suitable for focused sittings or several concentrated sessions.
What stands out here
This City Lights Books trade edition presents Parenti's 1998 collection of essays and critiques in a compact 205-page format.
Best way to approach it
Read with attention to Parenti's claims and examples—pause to reflect on historical references and to compare his interpretations with other sources.
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