The Origins Of Political Order
The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama is a sweeping exploration of how human societies evolved from tribal groups into complex political systems. Spanning prehuman times to the French Revolution, Fukuyama examines how early kinship structures shaped governance, how states first emerged, and why different civilizations developed such distinct political paths.
Drawing on history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and political science, Fukuyama identifies three essential pillars of a stable political order: a strong state, the rule of law, and government accountability. He traces how these elements took shape in regions such as China, India, the Islamic world, and Europe, showing how cultural, religious, and institutional forces influenced their development.
This volume lays the intellectual foundation for understanding modern governance and the challenges of state‑building today. It is the first book in Fukuyama’s acclaimed two‑part series on political development.
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- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- 9780374227340
- April 12, 2011
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- 608
- L 23.6cm x W 16.1cm x H 4.5cm
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