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A reprint of the author's work of political philosophy addressing the idea that obedience to authority, especially in the form of a large bureaucracy such as the political state, is really just a natural response of human nature.

Contains alphabetically arranged essays that provide information about the geography, history, constitution and government, international relations, economy, communications, and education and welfare of over two hundred of the world's nations.

Presents Vladimir Lenin's significant written works on capitalism, communism, class consciousness, social democracy, revolution, and Marxism, including the complete "Imperialism, the Highest State of Capitalism" and "What Is to Be Done?" and sections from "The Development of Capitalism in Russia.".

A basic discussion of the need for rules in society and of how our government is formed, chosen, and used.

Contains the political treatise crafted by the famous political philosopher.

Jemma tries to evade capture by the state while leading a revolutionary shadow government and destroying the chemical plants used to change the women they cannot control.

Presents a fortieth-anniversary edition of economist Milton Friedman's discussion of the various virtues and responsibilities of private enterprise.

Presents a translation of Plato's "The Laws" in which he describes a comprehensive system of legislation for the fictional utopia of Magnesia, and includes introductory comments on Plato's life, work, and political ideas.

Thomas Hobbes argues that human beings are above all concerned with their own individual desires and fears. He states that conflict of man against man can only be avoided through a compact to enforce peace. This involves giving up some of our natural freedom to a sovereign power which will enforce the laws of peace on all citizens.