The Origin of Modern Politics

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The Origin of Modern Politics Author: Gabriel A. Almond (Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Stanford University) Format: Audio Download Audio Length: 50 min. Rating: Price: $6.95       Publisher's Summary: The modern state was born of warfare, claims Professor Almond in this enlightening discourse - and the modern state system came to dominate, penetrate, and transform the whole world in the course of the past several hundred years. He supports this thesis with an extraordinary account of the wars of the past 300 years. He also examines the 3 great challenges that face modern countries: creating effective institutions, relating people to government, and fostering economic growth while reconciling it with equity.

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