State

Theories and Issues

AvJon Pierre

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

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 chapterProviding 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-08-25
Mått:156 x 232 x 24 mm
Vikt:658 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Political Analysis
Antal sidor:424
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781350328310

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Colin Hay is Professor of Political Analysis and Co-Director of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Sheffield, UK.Michael Lister is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Oxford Brookes University, UK.David Marsh is Director of Research at the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, University of Canberra, Australia.

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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 key historical, theoretical, and empirical themes on state power, relevant to key issues past and present.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction - Colin Hay & Michael ListerPart I – Theories1. Pluralism - Martin J. Smith2. Elitism - Mark Evans3. Marxism - Colin Hay4. Public Choice - Brad R. Taylor & William Bosworth5. Institutionalism - Vivien Schmidt6. Feminism - Johanna Kantola7. Green Theory - Annica Kronsell & Roger Hildingsson8. Poststructuralism - Alan Finlayson & James MartinPart II – Issues9. The State and Sovereignty - Chris Brown10. The State and Security - Pinar Bilgin11. The State and Territory - Rhys Jones12. The State and Capital - David Marsh13. The State and Nationalism - Nicola McEwen and Daniel Cetrà14. The State and Populism - Mikko KuismaConclusion – Michael Lister & David Marsh