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Modern libertarianism
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- Book Synopsis
- From the author of Radicals for Capitalism comes this concise and well-rounded account of the intellectual roots of the American libertarian movement. In Modern Libertarianism, Brian Doherty effortlessly combines autobiographical insights and intellectual summaries with short histories of key influences, economists, writers, philosophers, activists, politicians, philanthropists, and institution builders. Readers will learn of Bastiat's satirical treatment of controls on trade, of Mises' early contributions to Austrian economics, and Hayek's success in bringing these ideas to large audiences. Chapters include figures and institutions such as Murray Rothbard, Milton Friedman, Robert Nozick, the Foundation for Economic Education, the Volker Fund, the Institute for Humane Studies, and the Mont Pelerin Society. The chapter on the "Women of Libertarianism" features Isabel Paterson, Rose Wilder Lane and Ayn Rand. A superb introduction for the newcomer, yet rich and varied enough for others deeply read in the tradition.
- About The Author
- Brian Doherty is a senior editor at Reason and author of five books including This is Burning Man, Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement, and Gun Control on Trial. He is an award-winning journalist who has covered libertarian and conservative movement history, gun policy and legal history, tech innovation, environmental and trade policy, and cutting-edge American art movements.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781964524429
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Cato Institute, (25 February 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 254.01 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 177.8 x 127 x 19.3 mm
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