In arguably the most influential post 9-11 book, Chomsky bridged the information gap around the attacks, untangling political opportunism, patriotism and general conformity.
Chomsky placed the attacks in context, marshalling his deep and nuanced knowledge of foreign policy to trace the history of American aggression in the Middle East and around the world, at the same time warning against the increasing reliance on military rhetoric and violence in response to the attacks, making the critically ignored point - a violent response will only ignite further attacks.