{"product_id":"2940169813883","title":"The Constitution of Liberty: The Definitive Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the $700 billion bailout of the banking industry to president Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus package to the highly controversial passage of federal health-care reform, conservatives and concerned citizens alike have grown increasingly fearful of big government.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Constitution of Liberty\u003c\/i\u003e is considered Hayek's classic statement on the ideals of freedom and liberty, ideals that he believes have guided - and must continue to guide - the growth of Western civilization. Here, Hayek defends the principles of a free society, casting a skeptical eye on the growth of the welfare state and examining the challenges to freedom posed by an ever-expanding government - as well as its corrosive effect on the creation, preservation, and utilization of knowledge. In opposition to those who 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","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114770678000,"sku":"2940169813883","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169813883_p0.jpg?v=1763785439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169813883","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}