The State: Theories and Issues (Political Analysis) - Softcover

David Marsh; Colin Hay; Michael Lister

 
9781350328310: The State: Theories and Issues (Political Analysis)

Synopsis

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.

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About the Authors

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 Reader 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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9781350328303: State, The: Theories and Issues (Political Analysis)

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ISBN 10:  1350328308 ISBN 13:  9781350328303
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022
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