{"product_id":"the-constitution-of-liberty-f-a-hayek-9780415035309","title":"The Constitution of Liberty: The Definitive Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1960, \u003cem\u003eThe Constitution of Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e delineates and defends the principles of a free society and traces the origin, rise, and decline of the rule of law. Casting a skeptical eye on the growth of the welfare state, Hayek examines the challenges to freedom posed by an ever expanding government as well as its corrosive effect on the creation, preservation, and utilization of knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn distinction to those who confidently call for the state to play a greater role in society, Hayek puts forward a nuanced argument for prudence. Guided by this quality, he elegantly demonstrates that a free market system in a democratic polity-under the rule of law and with strong constitutional protections of individual rights-represents the best chance for the continuing existence of liberty. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriking a balance between skepticism and hope, Hayek's profound insights remain strikingly vital half a century on. This definitive edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Constitution of Liberty\u003c\/em\u003e will give a new generation the opportunity to learn from Hayek's enduring wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e F. a. Hayek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415035309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415035309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d","brand":"F. a. Hayek","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119667212543,"sku":"9780415035309","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_222f160d-62fc-4f54-9ad2-8ca2cd03ff3f.jpg?v=1687410363","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-constitution-of-liberty-f-a-hayek-9780415035309","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}