The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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A New York Times Notable Book for 2011
A Globe and Mail Best Books of the Year 2011 Title
A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction of 2011 title Virtually all human societies were once organized 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. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their constituents. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of today's developing countries―with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world.Francis Fu
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Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release date: 27 March 2012
ISBN-10 : 0374533229 | ISBN-13: 9780374533229
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Release date: 27 March 2012
ISBN-10 : 0374533229 | ISBN-13: 9780374533229