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ICONOCLAST David
F. Noble traces the evolution and eclipse of the
biblical mythology of the Promised Land, the
foundational story of Western Culture. Part
atheist-anarchist manifesto, part masterful survey
of opposed philosophical and economic schools,
Beyond the Promised Land brings into focus
the twisted template of the Western imagination and
its faith-based market economy.
From the first recorded versions of "the promise"
saga in ancient Babylon, to the Zapatistas'
rejection of promises never kept, Noble explores
the connections between Judeo-Christian belief and
corporate globalization. Inspiration for activists
and students alike.
"David Noble’s ruminations on leading themes
of Western history, culture, and society—from
the Gilgamesh epic and the biblical narratives to
contemporary neo-liberal globalization and the
reactions of the Zapatistas and the global justice
movements—make fascinating
reading."
Noam Chomsky
"In celebrating the concrete, the here and now,
Noble echoes the women’s, ecology, cultural
diversity, and social justice movements’ call
for a fundamental paradigm shift: Our future is in
our hands. A must read for intellectuals and
activists."
Vandana Shiva
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Big
issues, small packages, cutting-edge
thinkers.
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In America by
Design, A World without Women, The
Religion of Technology, and Digital
Diploma Mills
(BTL, 2002), David F. Noble has reshaped our
understanding of the evolution of technology,
religion, and education. A scholar and activist, he
teaches at York University in Toronto.
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