August

Paternalism and Charity in a Free Society Esler G. Heller 485 Civilized progress is possible in the absence of compulsion. Missing Chapters from American History Clarence B. Carson 489 How religious, economic, and personal freedom gave way to coercive intervention. The Inverted Standard of Censorship Gary McGath 499 Be most on guard when freedom is attacked in its own name. Freedom and Authority: A Delicate Balance Haven Bradford Gow 504 Man's nature calls for authority in the sense of an orderly universe. Book Reviews: 506 ''A Life in Two Centuries: An Autobiography" by Bertram D. Wolfe "The Penniless Billionaires" by Max Shapiro Anyone wishing to communicate with authors may send first-class mail in care of THE FREEMAN for forwarding.

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