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The Problem of Government

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From earliest times man’s main activities have been concerned with providing for his needs and defending himself from attack. The two objectives are related: since resources are limited, the temptation exists for others to seize them.

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© 1980 J. Harvey

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Harvey, J. (1980). The Problem of Government. In: The Organisation in its Environment. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16302-1_4

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