In a message dated 12/9/98 5:51:54 AM PDT, [log in to unmask]
writes:

>  would love to begin delving deeper into Chomsky's ideas.  I went to the
>  bookstore a few days ago and found about a half dozen books authored or
>  co-authored by him.  What's a good one to start with?  I'd appreciate any
>  recommendations, not only which book, but why.
>
>  Thank you,
>
>  Mona

Mona, I would start with "Manufacturing Consent," CO-written with Edward
Herman.  It is a good primer on Chomsky's views of the media, and why he gets
so little exposure in the US media.

Another good choice, (perhaps even better), would be "The Chomsky Reader,"
which has excerpts from many of his books, along with an interview which
reveals both his philosophy and how he came to it.

Happy Reading.

Cheers, Dave Earp.