Modern libertarianism : a brief history of classical liberalism in the United States / Brian Doherty.
| Author/creator | Doherty, Brian, 1968- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Washington, DC : Cato Institute, [2024] |
| Description | 213 pages ; 19 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Brief history of classical liberalism in the United States |
| Contents | Libertarian Ideas before the 20th Century -- Ludwig von Mises and F.A. Hayek -- Founding Mothers -- The Foundation for Economic Education -- The Volker Fund -- The Mont Pelerin Society -- Hayek at Chicago -- The "Extreme Right" -- Murray Rothbard -- Milton Friedman -- Barry Goldwater -- "Atlas Shrugged" and the Objectivist Movement -- The Institute for Humane Studies -- Robert LeFevre, the "Liberal Innovator," and Andrew Galambos -- The New Left and the Old Right -- "For a New Liberty" and "The Machinery of Freedom" -- The End of Conscription -- The Libertarian Party -- Samuel Edward Konkin III -- The Koch Brothers -- Robert Nozick -- Randy E. Barnett -- Milton Friedman, Redux -- Israel Kirzner and the New Austrian Economists -- James M. Buchanan and Public Choice -- The Reagan Years and Fusionism -- Recent History and Going Forward. |
| Abstract | "From the author of Radicals for Capitalism comes this concise and well-rounded account of the intellectual roots of the American libertarian movement. In Modern Libertarianism, Brian Doherty effortlessly combines autobiographical insights and intellectual summaries with short histories of key influences, economists, writers, philosophers, activists, politicians, philanthropists, and institution builders. Readers will learn of Bastiat's satirical treatment of controls on trade, of Mises' early contributions to Austrian economics, and Hayek's success in bringing these ideas to large audiences. Chapters include figures and institutions such as Murray Rothbard, Milton Friedman, Robert Nozick, the Foundation for Economic Education, the Volker Fund, the Institute for Humane Studies, and the Mont Pelerin Society. The chapter on the "Women of Libertarianism" features Isabel Paterson, Rose Wilder Lane and Ayn Rand. A superb introduction for the newcomer, yet rich and varied enough for others deeply read in the tradition"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Doherty, Brian, 1968- Modern libertarianism Washington, DC : Cato Institute, [2025] 9781964524429 |
| LCCN | 2024050129 |
| ISBN | 9781964524429 |
| ISBN | 1964524423 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |