Bourdieu's Theory of the State

A Critical Introduction

AvSteven Loyal

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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Beskrivning

This book critically examines Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the state by assessing its theoretical and empirical value. Steven Loyal expertly situates Bourdieu's work within the context of both classical and modern theories of the state, providing a comprehensive frame of reference. Finally, Loyal discusses Bourdieu's theoretical limitations and projects how his theory of the state might be utilized in the future.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-01-06
Mått:148 x 210 x 14 mm
Vikt:370 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:153
Upplaga:17001
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9781137583499

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Steven Loyal is Associate Professor at the School of Sociology at University College Dublin, Ireland. His areas of interest include sociological theory, migration, the sociology of knowledge, social stratification, and historical sociology.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction.- 2. Bourdieu’s intellectual biography.- 3. Classical and Modern Theories of the State.- 4. Bourdieu’s theory of the state.- 5. The Field of Power.- 6. State formation.- 7. An Assessment of Bourdieu’s theory of the State.- 8. Conclusion.