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The Narrow Corridor
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Discover an enlightening exploration of freedom and governance with this groundbreaking book, a must-read for anyone interested in global politics and history. The narrative, woven by the acclaimed authors of the bestseller 'Why Nations Fail', dives deep into the complexities of liberty within societies. This compelling B-format paperback, published in 2020 by Penguin UK, spans 576 pages rich with insights drawn from decades of rigorous research.
Delve into the dichotomy between liberty and despotism as the authors uncover the delicate balance that allows nations to flourish or falter. With captivating real-world examples and a unique framework for understanding how states evolve, this book serves as a pivotal resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking to grasp the dynamics of modern governance.
The text navigates the common misconceptions surrounding the idea that liberty is a natural order, illustrating that it is instead an ongoing negotiation between the strength of the state and the agency of society. It presents a holistic view of how diverse societal experiences impact economies and day-to-day life, making it relevant for those passionate about sustainable development and human rights.
Incorporate this essential read into your personal library and enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Please note that combined shipping is not available for this item. Anticipate delivery within 10 days, allowing yourself the time to reflect on the intricate pathways toward liberty and the implications for our world's future.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241314333
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
By the authors of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail, based on decades of research, this powerful new big-picture framework explains how some countries develop towards and provide liberty while others fall to despotism, anarchy or asphyxiating norms - and explains how liberty can thrive despite new threats.
Liberty is hardly the 'natural' order of things; usually states have been either too weak to protect individuals or too strong for people to protect themselves from despotism. There is also a happy Western myth that where liberty exists, it's a steady state, arrived at by 'enlightenment'. But liberty emerges only when a delicate and incessant balance is struck between state and society - between elites and citizens. This struggle becomes self-reinforcing, inducing both state and society to develop a richer array of capacities, thus affecting the peacefulness of societies, the success of economies and how people experience their daily lives.
Explaining this new framework through compelling stories from around the world, in history and from today - and through a single diagram on which the development of any state can be plotted - this masterpiece helps us understand the past and present, and analyse the future.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Delve into the dichotomy between liberty and despotism as the authors uncover the delicate balance that allows nations to flourish or falter. With captivating real-world examples and a unique framework for understanding how states evolve, this book serves as a pivotal resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking to grasp the dynamics of modern governance.
The text navigates the common misconceptions surrounding the idea that liberty is a natural order, illustrating that it is instead an ongoing negotiation between the strength of the state and the agency of society. It presents a holistic view of how diverse societal experiences impact economies and day-to-day life, making it relevant for those passionate about sustainable development and human rights.
Incorporate this essential read into your personal library and enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Please note that combined shipping is not available for this item. Anticipate delivery within 10 days, allowing yourself the time to reflect on the intricate pathways toward liberty and the implications for our world's future.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241314333
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
By the authors of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail, based on decades of research, this powerful new big-picture framework explains how some countries develop towards and provide liberty while others fall to despotism, anarchy or asphyxiating norms - and explains how liberty can thrive despite new threats.
Liberty is hardly the 'natural' order of things; usually states have been either too weak to protect individuals or too strong for people to protect themselves from despotism. There is also a happy Western myth that where liberty exists, it's a steady state, arrived at by 'enlightenment'. But liberty emerges only when a delicate and incessant balance is struck between state and society - between elites and citizens. This struggle becomes self-reinforcing, inducing both state and society to develop a richer array of capacities, thus affecting the peacefulness of societies, the success of economies and how people experience their daily lives.
Explaining this new framework through compelling stories from around the world, in history and from today - and through a single diagram on which the development of any state can be plotted - this masterpiece helps us understand the past and present, and analyse the future.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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