The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution by

Description: The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama Francis Fukuyama, author of the bestselling The End of History and the Last Man and one of our most important political thinkers, provides a sweeping account of how todays basic political institutions developed. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first of a major two-volume work, The Origins of Political Order begins with politics among our primate ancestors and follows the story through the emergence of tribal societies, the growth of the first modern state in China, the beginning of the rule of law in India and the Middle East, and the development of political accountability in Europe up until the eve of the French Revolution.Drawing on a vast body of knowledge-history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics-Fukuyama has produced a brilliant, provocative work that offers fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies and raises essential questions about the nature of politics and its discontents.The Origins of Political Order is a magisterial study on the emergence of mankind as a political animal, by one of the most eminent political thinkers writing today. Notes Paperback edition of Fukuyamas study on the emergence of mankind as a political animal. The first in a series, with the next volume due to be published next year. Sold more than 10,000 copies in hardback. It should be read by every democrat, and every dictator. Dominic Lawson, Sunday Times Back Cover Virtually all human societies were once organised tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace, and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of todays developing countries - with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world. In The Origins of Political Order, Francis Fukuyama provides a sweeping account of how todays basic political institutions developed. He begins with politics among our primate ancestors and follows the story through the emergence of tribal societies, the growth of the first modern state in China, the beginning of a rule of law in India and the Middle East, and the development of political accountability in Europe up until the eve of the French Revolution.Spanning history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics, Fukuyama offers fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies.It should be read by every democrat - and every dictatorDominic LawsonSunday Times Books on political theory are not often page-turners; this one isEconomist An astonishing achievement...the canvas is vast, and the ambition prodigiousDavid MarquandNew Statesman Author Biography Francis Fukuyama is the author of The End of History, The Great Disruption, Our Posthuman Future, State Building and After the Neocons. All have been international bestsellers, translated and published in many languages. They have also been hugely influential. Fukuyama is in constant demand around the world in the media and as a speaker. He is Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford. Review Fukuyama remains as prominent as ever * FT *Elegant, honest, persuasive ... he attacks his former academic allies and friends ... with a relentless and awesome force * Glasgow Herald *It should be read by every democrat - and every dictator. -- Dominic Lawson * Sunday Times *Thoroughly worthwhile ... [the book] will give many thoughtful people a sensible path forward * Spectator *This is that rare work of history with up-to-the-minute relevance * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *No longer the neocon of former days, Fukuyama seems a more flexible and discerning thinker, and as always, his mastery of the literature is daunting. This exceptional book should be in every library * Library Journal *Sweeping, provocative big-picture study of humankinds political impulses ... Endlessly interesting - reminiscent at turns of Oswald Spengler, Stanislaw Andreski and Samuel Huntington, though less pessimistic and much better written * Kirkus Reviews (starred) *Societies that learn from mistakes rather than punish them have an inherent resilience...It is confirmed by this ambitious work. -- Oliver Kamm * The Times * Promotional Francis Fukuyamas most important book since the pathbreaking End of History Long Description Francis Fukuyama, author of the bestselling The End of History and the Last Man and one of our most important political thinkers, provides a sweeping account of how todays basic political institutions developed. The first of a major two-volume work, The Origins of Political Order begins with politics among our primate ancestors and follows the story through the emergence of tribal societies, the growth of the first modern state in China, the beginning of the rule of law in India and the Middle East, and the development of political accountability in Europe up until the eve of the French Revolution. Drawing on a vast body of knowledge-history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics-Fukuyama has produced a brilliant, provocative work that offers fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies and raises essential questions about the nature of politics and its discontents. The Origins of Political Order is a magisterial study on the emergence of mankind as a political animal, by one of the most eminent political thinkers writing today. Review Text Fukuyama remains as prominent as ever Promotional "Headline" Francis Fukuyamas most important book since the pathbreaking End of History Details ISBN1846682576 Author Francis Fukuyama Year 2012 ISBN-10 1846682576 ISBN-13 9781846682575 Media Book Publisher Profile Books Ltd Imprint Profile Books Ltd Subtitle From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.9 Short Title ORIGINS OF POLITICAL ORDER Language English Residence McLean, VA, US Affiliation JHU / SAIS Pages 608 Edition Main Translated from English Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-04-05 AU Release Date 2012-04-05 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2012-04-05 Alternative 9781847652812 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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