{"product_id":"the-origins-of-political-order-from-prehuman-times-to-the-french-revolution-1","title":"The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution","description":"A landmark history of the origins of modern democratic societies by one of our most important political thinkers.\n\nA New York Times Notable Book for 2011\nA Globe and Mail Best Books of the Year 2011 Title\nA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction of 2011 title\n\nVirtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their constituents. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of today's developing countries―with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world.\n\nFrancis Fukuyama, author of the bestselling The End of History and the Last Man and one of our most important political thinkers, provides a sweeping account of how today's basic political institutions developed. The first of a major two-volume work, The Origins of Political Order begins with politics among our primate ancestors and follows the story through the emergence of tribal societies, the growth of the first modern state in China, the beginning of the rule of law in India and the Middle East, and the development of political accountability in Europe up until the eve of the French Revolution.\n\nDrawing on a vast body of knowledge―history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics―Fukuyama has produced a brilliant, provocative work that offers fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies and raises essential questions about the nature of politics and its discontents.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0374533229\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0374533229.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Fukuyama, Francis\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783048003645,"sku":"BVV.0374533229.G","price":7.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0374533229-0_a3956542-5985-4bd0-af4f-74a37059ef3b.jpg?v=1791494754","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-origins-of-political-order-from-prehuman-times-to-the-french-revolution-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}