"It is difficult to imagine social-scientific thought and practice in Britain and much of Continental Europe without the distinctive contribution of Anthony Giddens. His prolific work has the unique merit of tying together the rich tradition of modern social thought with the challenges of whatever is new and unprecedented in what he has called the "late modern" or "post-traditional" world." Times Literary Supplement

• Preface. Introduction: Anthony Giddens.1. The Concept of the State.2. Democracy and Political Representation.3. The Concept and Nature of Socialism.4. Socialism and Marxism: Critical Commentaries.5. Political Obligation, Moral Duty and Punishment.6. The State, Education and Equality.7. Patriotism and Militarism.Notes.Index.

"It is difficult to imagine social-scientific thought and practice in Britain and much of Continental Europe without the distinctive contribution of Anthony Giddens. His prolific work has the unique merit of tying together the rich tradition of modern social thought with the challenges of whatever is new and unprecedented in what he has called the "late modern" or "post-traditional" world." Times Literary Supplement

• Preface. Introduction: Anthony Giddens.1. The Concept of the State.2. Democracy and Political Representation.3. The Concept and Nature of Socialism.4. Socialism and Marxism: Critical Commentaries.5. Political Obligation, Moral Duty and Punishment.6. The State, Education and Equality.7. Patriotism and Militarism.Notes.Index.

"It is difficult to imagine social-scientific thought and practice in Britain and much of Continental Europe without the distinctive contribution of Anthony Giddens. His prolific work has the unique merit of tying together the rich tradition of modern social thought with the challenges of whatever is new and unprecedented in what he has called the "late modern" or "post-traditional" world." Times Literary Supplement

• Preface. Introduction: Anthony Giddens.1. The Concept of the State.2. Democracy and Political Representation.3. The Concept and Nature of Socialism.4. Socialism and Marxism: Critical Commentaries.5. Political Obligation, Moral Duty and Punishment.6. The State, Education and Equality.7. Patriotism and Militarism.Notes.Index.