“…First, it extends classical liberalism beyond exclusive reliance on negative freedom so as to take autonomous behavior explicitly into account. …”

“…Individualisation has become an ambiguous, but defining feature of late modern societies and while it is in part characterised by an increase in individual autonomy and a sense of liberation, individuals are equally required to negotiate a fragmented, pluralised and ambiguous social order by themselves. …”

“…Focusing on the social experience, this book probes the tensions between traditionalism and liberalism that influenced public opinion of the clergy, sacred buildings, and religious orders. …”

“…From Europe to the USA, from Australia to South America, from the Left to the Right, Jordan introduces us to activism in all is multifarious guises: from eco-activists, animal liberators, neo-fascists, and ravers, to anti-abortionists, squatters, hunt saboteurs and hacktivists…”

“…The changes are broadly positive, liberating women, spreading democracy and creating new wealth…”

“…-- Reasons to criminalize drug use -- Reasons to decriminalize -- Drug legalization : production and sale -- An argument for drug prohibition -- Drug prohibition and liberalism -- Alcohol and other drugs -- Epistemic concerns…”