Written by a team of experts, this text introduces all of the main competing theoretical approaches to the study of the state, including pluralism, Marxism, institutionalism, feminism, green theory and more. A brand new 'issues' section enables readers to apply these key concepts and theoretical approaches to important developments in the state today.
This new edition offers:
- Coverage of all key empirical and theoretical developments in the field, with analysis of the impact of globalisation, global financial upheavals, Brexit, Covid-19 and social movements such as Black Lives Matter
- A wide range of voices, perspectives, contemporary and historical examples, giving readers a holistic overview of the field, as well as deeper dives into key issues
- Brand new chapters on sovereignty, security, territory, capital, nationalism and populism
- Guided further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter
Providing both a firm grounding in the key concepts and critical engagement with contemporary controversies and debates, this text is ideal for those studying all aspects of the state.
With wide-ranging coverage and a contemporary outlook, this new edition introduces all of the main competing theoretical approaches to the study of the state. A brand new 'issues' section and new chapters on nationalism, populism and business allow readers to apply these key concepts and theoretical approaches to important developments in the state today. Written by a team of experts in the field, this updated edition includes analysis of the impact of globalization, global financial upheavals, Brexit, Covid-19 and social movements such as Black Lives Matter. A wide range of voices, perspectives, contemporary and historical examples give readers a holistic overview of the field.
This updated edition of
The State explores different theoretical perspectives on the idea of the state, the state apparatus, the nature of state power, and its social bases, whilst also critically engaging with its fundamental features like sovereignty, security, business, territory, nationhood, and populism. The result is a comprehensive and nuanced review of historical, theoretical, and empirical themes on state power, relevant to key issues past and present.
