Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #212050 in Books
• Published on: 1998-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 196 pages

Synopsis
Recommends a return to the drastically limited federal government of America's beginnings as the key to creating more individual freedom and fulfillment.

Customer Reviews

An excellent introduction to Libertarianism
For years I considered myself "kind of" republican on some issues and "sort of" democrat on other issues. Murray's book introduced me to a political doctrine that is built on the free market thinking of the conservative right and the individual liberties of the liberal left. The result is a philosophy that offers solutions to our Nation's problems that are both effective and profoundly simple.

Murray makes a compelling argument for why "less is actually more" when it comes to government size and influence. Some of the ideas seem a little radical until you consider the fact that the basic framework of Murray's proposals were created long ago by our founding Fathers. Of course, those guys were considered pretty radical too!

This book is an excellent introduction to America's fastest growing political philosophy.

A book that changes the way we look at American politics.
Mr. Murray gives an invigorating, precise blueprint for government in america. The book presents his argument(s) in a way that all can understand. He gave a clear alternative to the current "big goverment" Liberalism and dogma experienced today. From the first page all the way to the end, this book grabs you and makes you think about what government is like at this moment. It makes you think what government should be like. It's a no bones about it, elegant argument for less government. A return back to our classical liberal roots. This is Charles Murray at his best, but when is he ever not? This will change the way we look at politics in America today. It will be a major influence in the years to come, as the Libertarian movement gets in full swing. A model for the next century of America and her government. He puts himself on the map once again with this masterful interpretation of what government should, was, and will be again. TWO THUMBS UP!!

This is a great book!
If you have questions about libertarianism, then get this book. It will answer your questions and explain how our society could thrive with less government.