Political Order and Political Decay by Francis Fukuyama | NYT-Praised Political Science Classic

Political Order and Political Decay by Francis Fukuyama is a landmark political science book exploring how modern political institutions develop, strengthen, and sometimes fail. As the second volume following The Origins of Political Order, this work examines the evolution of state capacity, rule of law, and democratic accountability from the French Revolution to the present. Fukuyama analyzes why some nations build effective governance while others face stagnation or decay, offering deep insight into modern democracy and statecraft. Multan Kitab Ghar

Political Order and Political Decay by Francis Fukuyama

Key Features

Explores the historical development of modern states from the Industrial Revolution to today
Analyzes why some political systems build strong institutions and others decay
Discusses political corruption, colonial legacies, and democratic challenges
Written by renowned political scientist Francis Fukuyama
Praised in The New York Times Book Review as a major achievement in political thought

Topics Covered

Development of Modern States – Evolution of political institutions and state capacity
Rule of Law and Democratic Accountability – How law and public oversight shape political order
Historical Case Studies – Examples from Prussia, United States, Latin America, Africa, and more
Political Corruption & Decay – Why strong institutions falter and how decay spreads
Future of Democracy – Challenges facing contemporary democratic systems