The Libertarian Reader: Classic and Contemporary Writings from Lao Tzu to Milton Friedman - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0684847671 ISBN 13 : 9780684847672

Editeur : Free Press, 1996

Synopsis

The first collection of seminal writings on a movement that is rapidly changing the face of American politics, The Libertarian Reader links some of the most fertile minds of our time to a centuries-old commitment to freedom, self-determination, and opposition to intrusive government. A movement that today counts among its supporters Steve Forbes, Nat Hentoff, and P.J. O'Rourke, libertarianism joins a continuous thread of political reason running throughout history.
Writing in 1995 about the large numbers of Americans who say they'd welcome a third party, David Broder of The Washington Post commented, "The distinguishing characteristic of these potential independent voters—aside from their disillusionment with Washington politicians of both parties—is their libertarian streak. They are skeptical of the Democrats because they identify them with big government. They are wary of the Republicans because of the growing influence within the GOP of the religious right."
In The Libertarian Reader, David Boaz has gathered the writers and works that represent the building blocks of libertarianism. These individuals have spoken out for the basic freedoms that have made possible the flowering of spiritual, moral, and economic life. For all independent thinkers, this unique sourcebook will stand as a classic reference for years to come, and a reminder that libertarianism is one of our oldest and most venerable American traditions.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Boaz is executive vice president of the Cato Institute. He is the author of Libertarianism: A Primer (an updated edition to be released in 2015 called The Libertarian Mind), and his articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in the Washington, DC, area.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Free Press
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0684847671
• ISBN 13: 9780684847672
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 480
• Éditeur: Boaz David
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible