"Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky" is a comprehensive collection of Noam Chomsky's thoughts on international political issues and media criticism. Compiled by Peter Mitchell and John Schoeffel, this book presents Chomsky's most significant lectures that address the politics of power. The discussions, published here for the first time, offer a radical perspective on the events of the late 20th century, including U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War and the social changes under the Clinton administration. Chomsky connects the imperialist foreign policy of the U.S. with the decline of living standards at home and develops a theory of social change. With his clear and informative style, this book is suitable for both newcomers and long-time readers of Chomsky's work.