Libertarianism in One Lesson (Paperback)

~ David Bergland (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Orpheus Pubns; 8th edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940643006
• ISBN-13: 978-0940643000
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #552,116 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the Second Lesson, January 15, 2001

By	B. Kalafut (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a classic in the Libertarian movement, and is thus somewhat untouchable. It is a great book, offering Bergland's brand of Libertarianism and many libertarian solutions in a simple yet thought-provoking fashion.

However, it is very dry and will not appeal to all. Those who couldn't care less about economics would not like this book. Granted, most Libertarians do care about them but that is only after realizing how economic liberty is really not separate from personal liberty.

I'd recommend this as a primer for those who are new to the movement but already consider themselves Libertarians. For those who aren't I'd recommend something like Harry Browne's Great Libertarian Offer, Virginia Postrel's The Future and Its Enemies, or a few current issues of Reason magazine to give you an impression of what Libertarianism, the politics of free minds and free markets, is all about.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Lesson For All, September 10, 2001

By	"flatiron32" (Kingman, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This book is a must read for everyone!
If you are a libertarian, this holds many facts and quotes that you should commit to memory.
If you are interested in what libertarianism is, read this east to follow fact filled book with tons of references.
If you think you are not libertarian, get this book, read it and take the test and make sure you are not libertarian. I think you might find you agree with more of what Mr. Bergland has to say then you think.
This book is brilliantly crafted. With many additional resources listed at the end. The chapters are clear concise and really drive home the points.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best primer of the Libertarian Party Philosophy around., July 16, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Crystal Falls, Michigan) - See all my reviews

If you know nothing about the Libertarian Party and you want to learn, this is the book to read!