Agenda: Francis Fukuyama over The Origins of Political Order (John Adams Institute)

10 mei 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. 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 May 10th for a provocative evening as the man who theorized “the end of history” now takes on the past and the future of the state.

N.B. Er is geen boekverkoop ter plaatse, maar wel van tevoren: bestel nu The Origines of Political Order (adviesprijs € 28,50) voor € 19,90!

Moderator: Frans Timmermans
In cooperation with: Contact publishers

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

Francis Fukuyama's book is not for sale at the Aula. The Athenaeum News Center, Spui 16, will be open until 8:00 pm on the day of this event. The book wil be published in March, and can be pre-ordered online. Instead of € 28,50 you'll pay € 19,90 - shipping will cost € 1,95 extra. The Dutch translation, which is due to be published early May, can be pre-ordered as well.

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Moderator: Frans Timmermans
When: 10 May 2011, 8pm
Where: Aula - Universiteit van Amsterdam - Singel 411 Amsterdam