Research Catalog

Title

The state : theories and issues / edited by Colin Hay, Michael Lister and David Marsh.

Publication

• London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2022.
• ©2022

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Details

Additional Authors

• Hay, Colin, 1968-
• Lister, Michael, 1976-
• Marsh, David, 1946-

Description

xiv, 405 pages; 24 cm.

Summary

"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, including pluralism, Marxism, institutionalism, feminism, green theory and more. A brand new 'issues' section then enables 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 new edition offers: - A comprehensive account of key theories and issues, giving readers a solid understanding of state theory and its application - Coverage of all key empirical and theoretical developments in the field, with 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, giving readers a holistic overview of the field, as well as deeper dives into key issues - Brand new chapters on a range of topics, including: nationalism; populism; business - Guided further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter, recommending and explaining the significance of both seminal and cutting-edge texts. Providing both a firm grounding in the key concepts and critical engagement with contemporary controversies and debates, this text is perfect for those studying all aspects of the state"--

Series Statement

Political analysis

Uniform Title

Political analysis.

Subject

• 1900-1999
• State, The
• State, The > History > 20th century

Genre/Form

• History.
• Informational works.

Note

• "First published in Great Britain 2005"--T.p. verso.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction / Colin Hay & Michael Lister -- Part 1. Theories. Pluralism -- Elitism -- Marxism -- Public Choice -- Institutionalism -- Feminism -- Green Theory -- Poststructuralism -- Part 2. Issues. The State and Sovereignty -- The State and Security -- The State and Territory -- The State and Capital -- The State and Nationalism -- The State and Populism -- Conclusion / Michael Lister & David Marsh.

Call Number

JFE 22-3728

ISBN

• 9781350328303
• 1350328308
• 9781350328310
• 1350328316

LCCN

2022002196

OCLC

1312653707

Title

The state : theories and issues / edited by Colin Hay, Michael Lister and David Marsh.

Publisher

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2022.

Copyright Date

©2022

Edition

Second Edition.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Political analysis

Political analysis.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronological Term

1900-1999

Added Author

Hay, Colin, 1968- editor.

Lister, Michael, 1976- editor.

Marsh, David, 1946- editor.

Research Call Number

JFE 22-3728