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From Chaos to Compact
The Emergence of Governance From the State of Nature
After more than a decade synthesizing diverse sources—beyond political philosophy and Western thought—this book reveals the trade-offs humans made to escape the state of nature and form organized government: the principles forged, and the lessons that endure.
By James Walton
Available Fall 2026
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