This is a disturbing and arresting tale that provokes all sorts of questions on the morality of journalism, a very thought provoking book with a very contemporary argument at its centre.

Centred on research into the US media, but drawing off evidence from the English-language media worldwide, this text is based on the Massey Lectures in Canada. Noam Chomsky argues that the media operate in the service of powerful institutions rather than in opposition to them.

President Bush talks constantly about ethics and values. They underpin all his public pronouncements, whether he is declaring war on the 'axis of evil' or announcing tax cuts. This book is an attempt to hold his policies and actions as a president up to an ethical standard, including his own.

The shocking inside account that has outraged the Bush administration, 'Chain of Command' gives a revealing and terrifying picture of what really led to war in Iraq.

Shows how one man's ambition can influence democracy and the powerful office in the world.