This classic by one of the twentieth century's leading libertarian thinkers has established itself beside the works of Orwell and others as a timeless meditation on the relationship between human freedom and government authority. Originally published in 1944, The Road to Serfdom has profoundly influenced many of the world's great leaders: from Orwell and Churchill in the mid-forties, to Reagan and Thatcher in the eighties. The book offers persuasive warnings against the dangers of central planning, along with what Orwell described as "an eloquent defense of laissez-faire capitalism." Hayek shows that the idea that "under a dictatorial government you can be free inside," is nothing less than a grievous fallacy. Such dictatorial governments prevent individual freedoms, and they often use psychological measures to perform "an alteration of the character of the people." Gradually, the people yield their individuality to the point where they become part of the collectivist mass.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Blackstone Audio, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1441753869
ISBN-13
9781441753861
eBay Product ID (ePID)
112101555
Product Key Features
Book Title
Road to Serfdom
Author
Friedrich Von Hayek
Format
Compact Disc
Language
English
Topic
General, Economics / General
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Business & Economics, Political Science
Dimensions
Item Length
5.7in
Item Width
5.2in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Edition Description
Unabridged Edition
Copyright Date
2010
Dewey Decimal
338.9
Dewey Edition
20
Number of Pages
8 Pages
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