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Tue, Apr 19, 2011 -- 10:00 AM

Francis Fukuyama: The Origins of Political Order


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After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, political theorist Francis Fukuyama predicted the "End of History" in his seminal essay. In his latest book, "The Origins of Political Order," he tracks the development of political institutions since pre-modern times. He joins us in the studio to discuss this new book.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Francis Fukuyama, professor at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, and author of "The End of History and the Last Man" and "The Origins of Political Order"

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