The Origins of Political Order

Francis Fukuyama

10 May 2011

One of America’s most distinguished political thinkers takes the John Adams Institute stage to discuss his latest, far-ranging exploration of history and society.

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Francis Fukuyama - Picture found on Flickr and was made by Casey Marshall

Francis Fukuyama’s new book is about how states form, but while it goes back into the distant past, its relevance is very up-to-date. How did ancient societies relinquish their tribal ties in favor of a strong central government? The West has long supported democracy as an organizing principle, and has pushed tribal societies to change. But how realistic is that? Join us for a provocative evening as the man who theorized “the end of history” now takes on the past and the future of the state.

Moderator: Frans Timmermans
In cooperation with: Contact publishers
Photo by: David Fukuyama

Schedule
7:30pm - Doors open
8:00pm - Introduction
8.30pm - Interview / discussion
9:00pm - Q & A
9:30pm - The End
Book signing by the author