February

World in the Grip of an Idea 26. The Cold War: The Spread of Communism Clarence B. Carson 102 An intellectual pressure to the collectivization of power, advanced as democracy. Liberty and the Power of Ideas Lawrence W. Reed 115 The battle to preserve liberty is not against persons but against opposing ideas. The Dangers of Collectivism Dennis Bechara 119 How consumers lose as political power is substituted for purchasing power. Book Reviews: 123 "Liberty: Legacy of Truth" by Leonard E. Read "Liberalism" by Ludwig von Mises liThe Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science" by Ludwig von Mises Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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