the origins of political order by francis fukuyama

To link evolutionary psychology to the creation of political structures is something that needs to be done, but would take a Edward Gibbon type series of books. My one quibble might be over his attempt to put a bit of evolutionary psychology in to the mix - he's way too simplistic mentioning just kin selection and reciprocal altruism. I challenge anyone to say that it is not insightful. If you want to know why Britain is a parliamentary democracy and Russia is a kleptocracy today then read this book. By far the best book on why different societies end up with the institutional framework that they do. It's impossible to describe the breadth and scope of Fukuyama's scholarship in this book. ― Daily Telegraph Sydney Published On: Magisterial and mammoth.Superbly written and widely researched, Fukuyama offers a fantastic, insightful take on the story of political development ― Cape Times, South Africa Published On: Fukuyama has produced a work of epic scope ― Independent on Sunday Published On: About the Author Only someone of Francis Fukuyama's calibre could have written this brilliant tome. Oliver Kamm ― The Times This sort of blockbuster history of the political and social world rarely comes along. Dominic Lawson ― Sunday Times Societies that learn from mistakes rather than punish them have an inherent resilience.It is confirmed by this ambitious work. Endlessly interesting - reminiscent at turns of Oswald Spengler, Stanislaw Andreski and Samuel Huntington, though less pessimistic and much better written ― Kirkus Reviews (starred) Published On: It should be read by every democrat - and every dictator. This exceptional book should be in every library ― Library Journal Sweeping, provocative big-picture study of humankind's political impulses. 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) Published On: 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.

with a relentless and awesome force ― Glasgow Herald Thoroughly worthwhile. he attacks his former academic allies and friends. Praise for Fukuyama: 'Fukuyama remains as prominent as ever ― FT Elegant, honest, persuasive.

The origins of political order by francis fukuyama