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An unimpeachable classic work in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians, scholars, and general readers for half a century. Originally published in 1944--when Eleanor Roosevelt supported the efforts of Stalin, and Albert Einstein subscribed lock, stock, and barrel to the socialist program-- The Road to Serfdom was seen as heretical for its passionate warning against the dangers of state control over the means of production. For F. A. Hayek, the collectivist idea of empowering government with increasing economic control would lead not to a utopia but to the horrors of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. First published by the University of Chicago Press on September 18, 1944, The Road to Serfdom garnered immediate, widespread attention. The first printing of 2,000 copies was exhausted instantly, and within six months more than 30,000 books were sold. In April 1945, Reader's Digest published a condensed version of the book, and soon thereafter the Book-of-the-Month Club distributed this edition to more than 600,000 readers. A perennial best seller, the book has sold 400,000 copies in the United States alone and has been translated into more than twenty languages, along the way becoming one of the most important and influential books of the century. With this new edition, The Road to Serfdom takes its place in the series The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek. The volume includes a foreword by series editor and leading Hayek scholar Bruce Caldwell explaining the book's origins and publishing history and assessing common misinterpretations of Hayek's thought. Caldwell has also standardized and corrected Hayek's references and added helpful new explanatory notes. Supplemented with an appendix of related materials ranging from prepublication reports on the initial manuscript to forewords to earlier editions by John Chamberlain, Milton Friedman, and Hayek himself, this new edition of The Road to Serfdom will be the definitive version of Hayek's enduring masterwork.

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Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226320553
ISBN-13
9780226320557
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52642953

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Book Title
Road to Serfdom : Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition
Author
F. A. Hayek
Format
Book, Trade Paperback, Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Economic History, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, Public Policy / Economic Policy, Economics / Theory
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Business & Economics, Political Science
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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9in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz

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2
Lc Classification Number
Hb171.H426
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"It takes courage, or something like it, to declare one''s offering ''The Definitive Edition''. . . . I have no hesitation, though in describing this as an excellent edition."--Roger Kimball, New Criterion, "A version of a recognized classic text that provides a full and rich context from which to understand its emergence and eventual powerful impact on the course of events and ideas in the twentieth century. . . . The University of Chicago Press and Bruce Caldwell have done an excellent job in dressing up this classic book for both the general reader and scholars in a variety of disciplines and the hiostory of ideas."Steven Horwitz, EH.Net, "In my opinion it is a grand book. . . . Morally and philosophically I find myself in agreement with virtually the whole of it: and not only in agreement with it, but in deeply moved agreement."--John Maynard Keynes, In my opinion it is a grand book. . . . Morally and philosophically I find myself in agreement with virtually the whole of it: and not only in agreement with it, but in deeply moved agreement., A version of a recognized classic text that provides a full and rich context from which to understand its emergence and eventual powerful impact on the course of events and ideas in the twentieth century. . . . The University of Chicago Press and Bruce Caldwell have done an excellent job in dressing up this classic book for both the general reader and scholars in a variety of disciplines and the hiostory of ideas., It takes courage, or something like it, to declare one's offering 'The Definitive Edition'. . . . I have no hesitation, though in describing this as an excellent edition.
Table of Content
Editorial Foreword Introduction THE ROAD TO SERFDOM Preface to the Original Editions Foreword to the 1956 American Paperback Edition Preface to the 1976 Edition Introduction One The Abandoned Road Two The Great Utopia Three Individualism and Collectivism Four The "Inevitability" of Planning Five Planning and Democracy Six Planning and the Rule of Law Seven Economic Control and Totalitarianism Eight Who, Whom? Nine Security and Freedom Ten Why the Worst Get on Top Eleven The End of Truth Twelve The Socialist Roots of Naziism Thirteen The Totalitarians in Our Midst Fourteen Material Conditions and Ideal Ends Fifteen The Prospects of International Order Sixteen Conclusion Bibliographical Note APPENDIX: RELATED DOCUMENTS Nazi-Socialism (1933) Reader's Report by Frank Knight (1943) Reader's Report by Jacob Marschak (1943) Foreword to the 1944 American Edition by John Chamberlain Letter from John Scoon to C. Hartley Grattan (1945) Introduction to the 1994 Edition by Milton Friedman Acknowledgments Index
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2006-012835
Dewey Decimal
330.1 S 338.9
Series
The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek Ser.
Dewey Edition
22

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by xnp95HcMT3i@Del...Sep 08, 2016
Some truths never get old
At a time when the nation is seeing the extremes in both parties heading furiously away from each other, I thought it might be helpful if I were to take a step back and read a few "theory" books from my college recommended reading list, which I neglected 50 years ago. So I read a few liberal and conservative thought pieces. I thought I would know what they would say before I started but in the case of Hayek, I was suprised at how well he laid out his case. I won't try to convince the potential readers of this review of anything except that this is worth your time. Hayek weaves not just economic but also social, political, and historical themes so well that the pages are not as "heavy - laden" as most tomes of the time. As every American generation has to go through the theoretical attraction of socialism vs the daily evident shortcomings of capitalism, a work like this is most helpful. Hayek provides practical evidence, as well as a theoretical foundation, to yield a more intelligent analysis of the choice before the individual and the nation than the sound bites of political commentators and candidates of the modern era. Take a few hours of your life and read this book. It will help you sort through the cacaphony of hype and the false promises of this election year. Read full review
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by ta4kuFeb 24, 2010
Good history and reference
Well written and researched. A collection, really of Hayek's writings leading to the conclusion that we are indeed on the road to serfdom and have been for many years. Extremely well footnoted and with amplifying remarks by the compiler. The language in some cases is a bit dated but still quite readable- at least for this boomer. Recommended read for anyone who wants to know more about America's unfortunate decision to abandon the principles of our Founding Fathers.
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by kuwa-9770Jul 23, 2019
One of the best books of all time. U won"t be able to put it down!!!
I read a condensed version from a 1944 readers digest that belonged to my grand mother when i was in grade school in the sixties. Recommended it to Rush Limbaugh back in the eighties. He loved it and has talked about it on air many times.This is on my top five books to read list of all time. If u r a socialist this would hopefully open your eyes. George Orwell was greatly influenced by this book. A must must Must read...Captain Kurk the Political Music Man... CHOW !!! ch
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by tUOsIL4fQHe@Del...Jun 07, 2011
A book whos time has come again!
A must read book by anyone who has an inkling of doubt about the insane Keynesian spending being jammed down the throats of the American Taxpayers. This book has come of age again. As most evolutionary thinking, it takes at least 50 years for brilliant thinking to work its magic. For the history buff's, the many forwards, provide ample evidence how Hayek came to write these words of uncommon brilliance. You will be very satisfied by taking time to read his timeless words. You will in the end, come to a better understanding of our past and today.
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by 3383hughesAug 01, 2010
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This book has been around for a long time...There has been renewed interest in Hayek and his work...I purchased this as a gift for a family member who said he has been wanting to read this for the last 20 years or so...His reading had been on the civil war and other american history books until now...every review I have read highly recommends this book...I purchased a copy for myself recently so look forwar to the read as well...

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